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Pepperoni vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pepperoni and Lamb shoulder

  • Pepperoni has more Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Selenium, however, Lamb shoulder is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily need of Sodium 66% more than Lamb shoulder.
  • Pepperoni has 51 times more Manganese than Lamb shoulder. While Pepperoni has 1.074mg of Manganese, Lamb shoulder has only 0.021mg.
  • Lamb shoulder has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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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% 5.4% 23% 76% 38% 122% 78% 8.5% 2.7% 139%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5014.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more IronIron +52.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +83.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.9%
~equal in Calcium ~18mg
~equal in Potassium ~259mg

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% 2.8% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 319% 0% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +635.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +201.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +201.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +96.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.25mg

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
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more FatsFats +128.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +261.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17%
Contains more WaterWater +95.9%

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% 45% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.61 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +150.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +176.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50.6%

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 shoulder
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 shoulder Opinion
Calories 504kcal 279kcal Pepperoni
Protein 19.25g 22.53g Lamb shoulder
Fats 46.28g 20.24g Pepperoni
Net carbs 1.18g 0g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.18g 0g Pepperoni
Cholesterol 97mg 92mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin D 52IU Pepperoni
Magnesium 18mg 23mg Lamb shoulder
Calcium 19mg 18mg Pepperoni
Potassium 274mg 259mg Pepperoni
Iron 1.33mg 2.03mg Lamb shoulder
Copper 0.091mg 0.113mg Lamb shoulder
Zinc 2.44mg 4.48mg Lamb shoulder
Phosphorus 158mg 183mg Lamb shoulder
Sodium 1582mg 65mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.14mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pepperoni
Manganese 1.074mg 0.021mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg 25.4µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.09mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.25mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 6.66mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.71mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.12mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 2.55µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin K 5.8µg Pepperoni
Folate 5µg 20µg Lamb shoulder
Trans Fat 1.527g Lamb shoulder
Choline 51.2mg Pepperoni
Saturated Fat 17.708g 8.74g Lamb shoulder
Monounsaturated Fat 20.77g 8.3g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 1.61g Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.263mg Lamb shoulder
Threonine 0.869mg 0.964mg Lamb shoulder
Isoleucine 0.901mg 1.087mg Lamb shoulder
Leucine 1.575mg 1.753mg Lamb shoulder
Lysine 1.652mg 1.99mg Lamb shoulder
Methionine 0.511mg 0.578mg Lamb shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.917mg Lamb shoulder
Valine 0.987mg 1.216mg Lamb shoulder
Histidine 0.688mg 0.714mg Lamb shoulder
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 shoulder
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
47%
Lamb shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
51%
Lamb shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 1517mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.968g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder 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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/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.