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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +125.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +171.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +577.1% |
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Protein
~19.25g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1526mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.278g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
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.