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Pepperoni vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pepperoni and Lamb different?

  • Pepperoni is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin D, however, Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Pepperoni is 66% higher.
  • Pepperoni contains 49 times more Manganese than Lamb. While Pepperoni contains 1.074mg of Manganese, Lamb contains only 0.022mg.
  • Lamb has less Sodium.

Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
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Lamb
Contains more Calcium +11.8%
Contains more Manganese +4781.8%
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%
Equal in Selenium - 26.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +11.8%
Contains more Manganese +4781.8%
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%
Equal in Selenium - 26.4

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.
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Lamb
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.5%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +96.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.5%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +96.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Lamb
Contains more Fats +121%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +478%
Contains more Protein +27.4%
Contains more Water +88.2%
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Fats +121%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +478%
Contains more Protein +27.4%
Contains more Water +88.2%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pepperoni Lamb
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 Pepperoni Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 0g Pepperoni
Protein 19.25g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 46.28g 20.94g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.18g 0g Pepperoni
Calories 504kcal 294kcal Pepperoni
Calcium 19mg 17mg Pepperoni
Iron 1.33mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 18mg 23mg Lamb
Phosphorus 158mg 188mg Lamb
Potassium 274mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 1582mg 72mg Lamb
Zinc 2.44mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.091mg 0.119mg Lamb
Manganese 1.074mg 0.022mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg 26.4µg Pepperoni
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.14mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU 2IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.1µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.1mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.25mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.66mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.13mg Pepperoni
Folate 5µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 5.8µg 4.6µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.869mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.901mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.575mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 1.652mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.511mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 0.987mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.688mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 97mg
Trans Fat 1.527g Lamb
Saturated Fat 17.708g 8.83g Lamb
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 20.77g 8.82g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 1.51g 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
Pepperoni Lamb
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
50%
Pepperoni
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
52%
Lamb

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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/nutrients
  2. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.