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Pepperoni vs. Lamb ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pepperoni and lamb ribs different?

  • Pepperoni is richer in manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, selenium, and vitamin E, while lamb ribs is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and zinc.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily need for sodium, 66% more than lamb ribs.
  • Pepperoni contains 57 times more manganese than lamb ribs. Pepperoni contains 1.074mg of manganese, while lamb ribs contains 0.019mg.
  • Lamb ribs is lower in sodium.
  • Pepperoni has a higher glycemic index (28) than lamb ribs (0).

Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Lamb, domestic, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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 14% 6.6% 24% 60% 38% 95% 71% 9.5% 2.5% 119%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5552.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.8%
Contains more IronIron +20.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +43%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.4%
~equal in Potassium ~271mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~166mg

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% 39% 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% 2% 0% 23% 48% 127% 38% 25% 279% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +930%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +201.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +229.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +71.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

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
21% 30% 48%
Protein: 21.12 g
Fats: 29.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 47.89 g
Other: 1.17 g
Contains more FatsFats +55.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +305.1%
Contains more WaterWater +67.7%
~equal in Protein ~21.12g

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% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.77 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.17 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +65.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +105.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -27.9%

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 ribs
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Lamb ribs Opinion
Calories 504kcal 359kcal Pepperoni
Protein 19.25g 21.12g Lamb ribs
Fats 46.28g 29.82g Pepperoni
Net carbs 1.18g 0g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.18g 0g Pepperoni
Cholesterol 97mg 97mg
Vitamin D 52IU Pepperoni
Magnesium 18mg 20mg Lamb ribs
Calcium 19mg 22mg Lamb ribs
Potassium 274mg 271mg Pepperoni
Iron 1.33mg 1.6mg Lamb ribs
Copper 0.091mg 0.115mg Lamb ribs
Zinc 2.44mg 3.49mg Lamb ribs
Phosphorus 158mg 166mg Lamb ribs
Sodium 1582mg 73mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.1mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pepperoni
Manganese 1.074mg 0.019mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg 21.8µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.09mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.21mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 6.75mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.63mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.11mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 2.23µg Lamb ribs
Vitamin K 5.8µg Pepperoni
Folate 5µg 15µg Lamb ribs
Trans Fat 1.527g Lamb ribs
Choline 51.2mg Pepperoni
Saturated Fat 17.708g 12.77g Lamb ribs
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 12.52g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 2.17g Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.247mg Lamb ribs
Threonine 0.869mg 0.904mg Lamb ribs
Isoleucine 0.901mg 1.019mg Lamb ribs
Leucine 1.575mg 1.642mg Lamb ribs
Lysine 1.652mg 1.865mg Lamb ribs
Methionine 0.511mg 0.542mg Lamb ribs
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.86mg Lamb ribs
Valine 0.987mg 1.139mg Lamb ribs
Histidine 0.688mg 0.669mg Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Lamb ribs
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
48%
Pepperoni
43%
Lamb ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
44%
Lamb ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 1509mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.938g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is cheaper (difference - $3)
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 ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174323/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.