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.
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% |
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 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more FatsFats | +171.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +577.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +125.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +196.7% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +230.2% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58% |