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Pepperoni vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pepperoni and lamb leg different?

  • Pepperoni is richer in manganese, vitamin B6, selenium, and vitamin B1, while lamb leg is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B3.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily need for sodium, 66% more than lamb leg.
  • Pepperoni contains 54 times more manganese than lamb leg. Pepperoni contains 1.074mg of manganese, while lamb leg contains 0.02mg.
  • Lamb leg is lower in sodium.
  • Pepperoni has a higher glycemic index (28) than lamb leg (0).

Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw 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 13% 5.7% 24% 50% 30% 67% 68% 206% 140% 158%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +111.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5270%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40.1%
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%
~equal in Potassium ~249mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~170mg

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% 21% 20% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +390.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
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%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +92.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
18% 17% 64%
Protein: 17.91 g
Fats: 17.07 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more FatsFats +171.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +577.1%
Contains more WaterWater +125.3%
~equal in Protein ~17.91g

Fat Type Comparison

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

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 leg
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 Pepperoni Lamb leg DV% diff.
Sodium 1582mg 56mg 66%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 2.5µg 50%
Saturated fat 17.708g 7.43g 47%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.02mg 46%
Fats 46.28g 17.07g 45%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 7g 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 1.35g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.15mg 16%
Selenium 29µg 20.7µg 15%
Calories 504kcal 230kcal 14%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.13mg 12%
Cholesterol 97mg 69mg 9%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Zinc 2.44mg 3.32mg 8%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 6.26mg 8%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.69mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.21mg 5%
Iron 1.33mg 1.66mg 4%
Folate 5µg 19µg 4%
Protein 19.25g 17.91g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.23mg 2%
Phosphorus 158mg 170mg 2%
Copper 0.091mg 0.113mg 2%
Potassium 274mg 249mg 1%
Calcium 19mg 9mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 23mg 1%
Carbs 1.18g 0g 0%
Net carbs 1.18g 0g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.209mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.767mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.864mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 1.393mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 1.582mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.46mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.729mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0.967mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.567mg 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
Pepperoni Lamb leg
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%
Pepperoni
47%
Lamb leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
43%
Lamb leg

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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/nutrients
  2. Lamb leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174311/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.