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Pepperoni vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pepperoni and Lamb loin

  • Pepperoni has more Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin D, however, Lamb loin has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for Sodium is 66% more.
  • Pepperoni has 54 times more Manganese than Lamb loin. Pepperoni has 1.074mg of Manganese, while Lamb loin has 0.02mg.
  • Lamb loin is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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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.
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
4
:
6
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains more Potassium +11.4%
Contains more Manganese +5270%
Contains more Selenium +17.9%
Contains more Iron +59.4%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.9%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +39.8%
Contains more Copper +30.8%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Pepperoni
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Lamb loin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 80% 17% 78% 22% 9% 93% 40% 3% 135%
Contains more Potassium +11.4%
Contains more Manganese +5270%
Contains more Selenium +17.9%
Contains more Iron +59.4%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.9%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +39.8%
Contains more Copper +30.8%
Equal in Calcium - 18

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.
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
7
:
3
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains more Vitamin E +836.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +171%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +229.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.4%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +70%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.24
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%
Lamb loin
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% 3% 0% 25% 56% 134% 39% 26% 15% 277% 12%
Contains more Vitamin E +836.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +171%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +229.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.4%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +70%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.24

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
3
:
2
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains more Fats +96.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +248.5%
Contains more Protein +17.1%
Contains more Water +83.9%
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
Lamb loin
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more Fats +96.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +248.5%
Contains more Protein +17.1%
Contains more Water +83.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
2
:
1
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.2%
Pepperoni
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Lamb loin
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.87 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Lamb loin Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 0g Pepperoni
Protein 19.25g 22.55g Lamb loin
Fats 46.28g 23.59g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.18g 0g Pepperoni
Calories 504kcal 309kcal Pepperoni
Calcium 19mg 18mg Pepperoni
Iron 1.33mg 2.12mg Lamb loin
Magnesium 18mg 23mg Lamb loin
Phosphorus 158mg 180mg Lamb loin
Potassium 274mg 246mg Pepperoni
Sodium 1582mg 64mg Lamb loin
Zinc 2.44mg 3.41mg Lamb loin
Copper 0.091mg 0.119mg Lamb loin
Manganese 1.074mg 0.02mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg 24.6µg Pepperoni
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.11mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU 2IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.1µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.1mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.24mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 7.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.65mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.11mg Pepperoni
Folate 5µg 19µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 2.21µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 5.8µg 4.7µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.264mg Lamb loin
Threonine 0.869mg 0.965mg Lamb loin
Isoleucine 0.901mg 1.088mg Lamb loin
Leucine 1.575mg 1.754mg Lamb loin
Lysine 1.652mg 1.991mg Lamb loin
Methionine 0.511mg 0.579mg Lamb loin
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.918mg Lamb loin
Valine 0.987mg 1.217mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.688mg 0.714mg Lamb loin
Cholesterol 97mg 95mg Lamb loin
Trans Fat 1.527g Lamb loin
Saturated Fat 17.708g 10.24g Lamb loin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 20.77g 9.68g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 1.87g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Lamb loin
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
50%
Pepperoni
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 1518mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.468g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/nutrients
  2. Lamb loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.