Pork leg vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Pork leg and Pepperoni
- Pork leg is higher in Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, yet Pepperoni is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Vitamin D.
- Pepperoni covers your daily Sodium needs 67% more than Pork leg.
- Pork leg contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Pepperoni. While Pork leg contains 0.736mg of Vitamin B1, Pepperoni contains only 0.271mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Pork leg is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +15% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +280% |
| Contains more IronIron | +56.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4569.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +171.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +106.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +118.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +145.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +285.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -63.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +147.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +121.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 245kcal | 504kcal |
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| Protein | 17.43g | 19.25g |
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| Fats | 18.87g | 46.28g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.18g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.18g |
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| Cholesterol | 73mg | 97mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU | 52IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 315mg | 274mg |
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| Iron | 0.85mg | 1.33mg |
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| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.091mg |
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| Zinc | 1.93mg | 2.44mg |
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| Phosphorus | 199mg | 158mg |
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| Sodium | 47mg | 1582mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 1.03mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 1.3µg |
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| Manganese | 0.023mg | 1.074mg |
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| Selenium | 29.4µg | 29µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.736mg | 0.271mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.257mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.574mg | 4.987mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.685mg | 0.93mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.401mg | 0.362mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.63µg | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.8µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 5µg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.527g |
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| Choline | 51.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.54g | 17.708g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.38g | 20.77g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.01g | 4.458g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.23mg |
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| Threonine | 0.776mg | 0.869mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.787mg | 0.901mg |
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| Leucine | 1.376mg | 1.575mg |
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| Lysine | 1.55mg | 1.652mg |
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| Methionine | 0.444mg | 0.511mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.689mg | 0.778mg |
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| Valine | 0.931mg | 0.987mg |
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| Histidine | 0.659mg | 0.688mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.164g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.018g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.04g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.136g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.605g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
76%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1535mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.168g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork leg is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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