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Beef Liver vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Beef Liver and Salami

  • Beef Liver is higher than Salami in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Iron.
  • Beef Liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 2877% more than Salami.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Salami is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Salami, cooked, beef and pork.

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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 Iron +319.2%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +160.2%
Contains more Potassium +11.4%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +80.9%
Contains more Copper +3900.8%
Contains more Selenium +15.3%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Manganese +174.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 246% 15% 213% 32% 11% 145% 4761% 47% 197%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 14% 82% 28% 227% 80% 119% 128% 171%
Contains more Iron +319.2%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +160.2%
Contains more Potassium +11.4%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +80.9%
Contains more Copper +3900.8%
Contains more Selenium +15.3%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Manganese +174.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 19

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.
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Salami
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +859.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +492%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.6%
Contains more Folate +8333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4543.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.2%
Equal in Vitamin K - 3.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1903% 11% 36% 7% 49% 791% 329% 427% 235% 190% 8823% 9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 30% 0% 92% 83% 114% 73% 106% 3% 191% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +859.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +492%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.6%
Contains more Folate +8333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4543.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.2%
Equal in Vitamin K - 3.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +33.1%
Contains more Carbs +113.8%
Contains more Water +30.1%
Contains more Fats +392.4%
Contains more Other +170.9%
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 g
22% 26% 2% 45% 5%
Protein: 21.85 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 2.4 g
Water: 45.19 g
Other: 4.66 g
Contains more Protein +33.1%
Contains more Carbs +113.8%
Contains more Water +30.1%
Contains more Fats +392.4%
Contains more Other +170.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +889.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128%
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.529 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +889.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef Liver Salami
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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Salami Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 2.4g Beef Liver
Protein 29.08g 21.85g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 25.9g Salami
Carbs 5.13g 2.4g Beef Liver
Calories 191kcal 336kcal Salami
Sugar 0g 0.96g Beef Liver
Calcium 6mg 15mg Salami
Iron 6.54mg 1.56mg Beef Liver
Magnesium 21mg 19mg Beef Liver
Phosphorus 497mg 191mg Beef Liver
Potassium 352mg 316mg Beef Liver
Sodium 79mg 1740mg Beef Liver
Zinc 5.3mg 2.93mg Beef Liver
Copper 14.283mg 0.357mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 0.978mg Salami
Selenium 36.1µg 31.3µg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 31714IU 0IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 9442µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.22mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 49IU 41IU Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg 1µg Beef Liver
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.367mg Salami
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.357mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 6.053mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 1.201mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.459mg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 3µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 1.52µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg 3.2µg Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.114mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg 0.521mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg 0.675mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg 0.929mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg 1.107mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.759mg 0.301mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 0.481mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg 0.668mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg 0.359mg Beef Liver
Cholesterol 396mg 89mg Salami
Trans Fat 0.365g 0.586g Beef Liver
Saturated Fat 2.947g 9.316g Beef Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 11.127g Salami
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 2.529g Salami
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.084g Salami
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g 2.104g Salami
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g 0g Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g 0.126g Salami

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver Salami
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
1067%
Beef Liver
58%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salami
Salami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 1661mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.369g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/nutrients
  2. Salami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172936/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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