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Pork leg vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pork leg and Pepperoni

  • Pork leg is higher in Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, yet Pepperoni is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Vitamin D.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily Sodium needs 67% more than Pork leg.
  • Pork leg contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Pepperoni. While Pork leg contains 0.736mg of Vitamin B1, Pepperoni contains only 0.271mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pork leg is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw 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.
Pork leg
Pork leg
5
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5
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.9%
Contains more Potassium +15%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Calcium +280%
Contains more Iron +56.5%
Contains more Zinc +26.4%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Manganese +4569.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Selenium - 29
Pork leg
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 15% 86% 28% 7% 53% 22% 3% 161%
Pepperoni
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.9%
Contains more Potassium +15%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Calcium +280%
Contains more Iron +56.5%
Contains more Zinc +26.4%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Manganese +4569.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Selenium - 29

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.
Pork leg
Pork leg
5
:
7
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +171.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.8%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin D +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +106.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.987
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.362
Pork leg
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 15% 3% 185% 47% 86% 42% 93% 6% 79% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +171.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.8%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin D +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +106.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.987
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.362

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork leg
Pork leg
1
:
4
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Water +118.8%
Contains more Protein +10.4%
Contains more Fats +145.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +285.4%
Pork leg
17% 19% 62%
Protein: 17.43 g
Fats: 18.87 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.23 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 Water +118.8%
Contains more Protein +10.4%
Contains more Fats +145.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +285.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork leg
Pork leg
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2
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121.8%
Pork leg
39% 49% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.01 g
Pepperoni
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork leg Pepperoni
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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork leg Pepperoni Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.18g Pepperoni
Protein 17.43g 19.25g Pepperoni
Fats 18.87g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 0g 1.18g Pepperoni
Calories 245kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Calcium 5mg 19mg Pepperoni
Iron 0.85mg 1.33mg Pepperoni
Magnesium 20mg 18mg Pork leg
Phosphorus 199mg 158mg Pork leg
Potassium 315mg 274mg Pork leg
Sodium 47mg 1582mg Pork leg
Zinc 1.93mg 2.44mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.065mg 0.091mg Pepperoni
Manganese 0.023mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29.4µg 29µg Pork leg
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork leg
Vitamin E 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 20IU 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0.5µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Pork leg
Vitamin B1 0.736mg 0.271mg Pork leg
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.257mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 4.574mg 4.987mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.685mg 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.401mg 0.362mg Pork leg
Folate 7µg 5µg Pork leg
Vitamin B12 0.63µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 5.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.776mg 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.787mg 0.901mg Pepperoni
Leucine 1.376mg 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 1.55mg 1.652mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.444mg 0.511mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.689mg 0.778mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.931mg 0.987mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.659mg 0.688mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 73mg 97mg Pork leg
Trans Fat 1.527g Pork leg
Saturated Fat 6.54g 17.708g Pork leg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 8.38g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 2.01g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork leg 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
46%
Pork leg
50%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Pork leg
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1535mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.168g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork leg
Pork leg 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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pork leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168222/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.