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Lamb vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lamb and Pepperoni different?

  • Lamb is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Choline, however, Pepperoni is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Pepperoni is 66% higher.
  • Lamb contains 2 times more Vitamin B12 than Pepperoni. While Lamb contains 2.55µg of Vitamin B12, Pepperoni contains only 1.3µg.
  • Lamb has less Saturated Fat.

Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced are the varieties 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.
Lamb
Lamb
7
:
3
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Iron +41.4%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +19%
Contains more Potassium +13.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Zinc +82.8%
Contains more Copper +30.8%
Contains more Calcium +11.8%
Contains more Manganese +4781.8%
Equal in Selenium - 29
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Pepperoni
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Contains more Iron +41.4%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +19%
Contains more Potassium +13.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Zinc +82.8%
Contains more Copper +30.8%
Contains more Calcium +11.8%
Contains more Manganese +4781.8%
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.
Lamb
Lamb
3
:
7
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.5%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +635.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +171%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +26.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.257
Lamb
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% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
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 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +635.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +171%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +26.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.257

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
3
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Protein +27.4%
Contains more Water +88.2%
Contains more Fats +121%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +478%
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 +27.4%
Contains more Water +88.2%
Contains more Fats +121%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +478%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
1
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2
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +135.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +195.2%
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Pepperoni
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +135.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +195.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Pepperoni Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.18g Pepperoni
Protein 24.52g 19.25g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 0g 1.18g Pepperoni
Calories 294kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Calcium 17mg 19mg Pepperoni
Iron 1.88mg 1.33mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 158mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 274mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 1582mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 2.44mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.091mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 26.4µg 29µg Pepperoni
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 2IU 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.257mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 4.987mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.362mg Pepperoni
Folate 18µg 5µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 1.3µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 5.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.23mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.869mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.901mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 1.575mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 1.652mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.511mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.778mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.987mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.688mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 97mg
Trans Fat 1.527g Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 17.708g Lamb
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 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
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
50%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 1510mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.878g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (97 mg)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.