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Lamb leg vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are lamb leg and pepperoni different?

  • Lamb leg is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B3, while pepperoni is higher in manganese, vitamin B6, selenium, and vitamin B1.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily need for sodium, 66% more than lamb leg.
  • Lamb leg contains 2 times more vitamin B12 than pepperoni. Lamb leg contains 2.5µg of vitamin B12, while pepperoni contains 1.3µg.
  • Lamb leg is lower in cholesterol.
  • Pepperoni has a higher glycemic index (28) than lamb leg (0).

Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced types were used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 2.7% 22% 62% 38% 91% 73% 7.3% 2.6% 113%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 5.7% 24% 50% 30% 67% 68% 206% 140% 158%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more IronIron +24.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +111.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5270%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40.1%
~equal in Potassium ~274mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~158mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.2% 0% 33% 53% 117% 41% 35% 313% 0% 14% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 21% 20% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +92.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +390.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +141.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 17% 64%
Protein: 17.91 g
Fats: 17.07 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 0.7 g
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 WaterWater +125.3%
Contains more FatsFats +171.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +577.1%
~equal in Protein ~19.25g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 44% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.35 g
41% 48% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.458 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +196.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +230.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb leg Pepperoni
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 leg Pepperoni DV% diff.
Sodium 56mg 1582mg 66%
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 1.3µg 50%
Saturated fat 7.43g 17.708g 47%
Manganese 0.02mg 1.074mg 46%
Fats 17.07g 46.28g 45%
Monounsaturated fat 7g 20.77g 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.35g 4.458g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.362mg 16%
Selenium 20.7µg 29µg 15%
Calories 230kcal 504kcal 14%
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.271mg 12%
Cholesterol 69mg 97mg 9%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Zinc 3.32mg 2.44mg 8%
Vitamin B3 6.26mg 4.987mg 8%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.93mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1.03mg 5%
Iron 1.66mg 1.33mg 4%
Folate 19µg 5µg 4%
Protein 17.91g 19.25g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.257mg 2%
Phosphorus 170mg 158mg 2%
Copper 0.113mg 0.091mg 2%
Potassium 249mg 274mg 1%
Calcium 9mg 19mg 1%
Magnesium 23mg 18mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.18g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.18g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.209mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.767mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.864mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 1.393mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 1.582mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.46mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.729mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.967mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.567mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb leg Pepperoni
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
47%
Lamb leg
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Lamb leg
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1526mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.278g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb leg
Lamb 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.

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 leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174311/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.