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Lamb shoulder vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lamb shoulder and Pepperoni

  • Lamb shoulder has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Iron, however, Pepperoni is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily need of Sodium 66% more than Lamb shoulder.
  • Lamb shoulder has 2 times more Vitamin B12 than Pepperoni. While Lamb shoulder has 2.55µg of Vitamin B12, Pepperoni has only 1.3µg.
  • Lamb shoulder has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
6
:
4
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Iron +52.6%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +83.6%
Contains more Copper +24.2%
Contains more Manganese +5014.3%
Contains more Selenium +14.2%
Equal in Calcium - 19
Equal in Potassium - 274
Lamb shoulder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 77% 17% 79% 23% 9% 123% 38% 3% 139%
Pepperoni
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Contains more Iron +52.6%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +83.6%
Contains more Copper +24.2%
Contains more Manganese +5014.3%
Contains more Selenium +14.2%
Equal in Calcium - 19
Equal in Potassium - 274

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
3
:
7
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.5%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +635.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +201.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +201.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.257
Lamb shoulder
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 15% 319% 0%
Pepperoni
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 39% 0% 68% 60% 94% 56% 84% 4% 163% 15%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.5%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +635.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +201.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +201.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.257

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
2
:
3
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Protein +17%
Contains more Water +95.9%
Contains more Fats +128.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +261.8%
Lamb shoulder
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 g
Pepperoni
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
Contains more Protein +17%
Contains more Water +95.9%
Contains more Fats +128.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +261.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
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:
2
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +176.9%
Lamb shoulder
47% 45% 9%
Saturated Fat: 8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.61 g
Pepperoni
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +176.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb shoulder Pepperoni
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb shoulder Pepperoni Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.18g Pepperoni
Protein 22.53g 19.25g Lamb shoulder
Fats 20.24g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 0g 1.18g Pepperoni
Calories 279kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Calcium 18mg 19mg Pepperoni
Iron 2.03mg 1.33mg Lamb shoulder
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Lamb shoulder
Phosphorus 183mg 158mg Lamb shoulder
Potassium 259mg 274mg Pepperoni
Sodium 65mg 1582mg Lamb shoulder
Zinc 4.48mg 2.44mg Lamb shoulder
Copper 0.113mg 0.091mg Lamb shoulder
Manganese 0.021mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 25.4µg 29µg Pepperoni
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.257mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 4.987mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.362mg Pepperoni
Folate 20µg 5µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 1.3µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin K 5.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.23mg Lamb shoulder
Threonine 0.964mg 0.869mg Lamb shoulder
Isoleucine 1.087mg 0.901mg Lamb shoulder
Leucine 1.753mg 1.575mg Lamb shoulder
Lysine 1.99mg 1.652mg Lamb shoulder
Methionine 0.578mg 0.511mg Lamb shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.778mg Lamb shoulder
Valine 1.216mg 0.987mg Lamb shoulder
Histidine 0.714mg 0.688mg Lamb shoulder
Cholesterol 92mg 97mg Lamb shoulder
Trans Fat 1.527g Lamb shoulder
Saturated Fat 8.74g 17.708g Lamb shoulder
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 8.3g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 1.61g 4.458g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g Pepperoni

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb shoulder Pepperoni
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Lamb shoulder
50%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Lamb shoulder
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 1517mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.968g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Lamb shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/nutrients
  2. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.