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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 for 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 has a lower glycemic index (0) than pepperoni (28).

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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
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 PotassiumPotassium +13.1%
Contains more IronIron +41.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4781.8%
~equal in Selenium ~29µg

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
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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% 2.8% 1.5% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
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 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +96.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +260%
Contains more CholineCholine +83%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +635.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +171%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +178.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +26.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.257mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 ProteinProtein +27.4%
Contains more WaterWater +88.2%
Contains more FatsFats +121%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +478%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 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 -50.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +135.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Pepperoni DV% diff.
Sodium 72mg 1582mg 66%
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 1.3µg 52%
Manganese 0.022mg 1.074mg 46%
Saturated fat 8.83g 17.708g 40%
Fats 20.94g 46.28g 39%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 20.77g 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 4.458g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.362mg 18%
Zinc 4.46mg 2.44mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.271mg 14%
Calories 294kcal 504kcal 11%
Protein 24.52g 19.25g 11%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 4.987mg 10%
Choline 93.7mg 51.2mg 8%
Iron 1.88mg 1.33mg 7%
Vitamin D 2IU 52IU 6%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1.03mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.3µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.93mg 5%
Selenium 26.4µg 29µg 5%
Phosphorus 188mg 158mg 4%
Folate 18µg 5µg 3%
Copper 0.119mg 0.091mg 3%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 5.8µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.257mg 1%
Potassium 310mg 274mg 1%
Magnesium 23mg 18mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.18g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.18g N/A
Cholesterol 97mg 97mg 0%
Calcium 17mg 19mg 0%
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (97 mg)
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.
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. 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.