Chicken thigh vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Chicken thigh and Salami?
- Chicken thigh is richer in Vitamin B3, while Salami is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6.
- Salami's daily need coverage for Sodium is 72% higher.
- Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat.
We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried and Salami, cooked, beef and pork types in this comparison.
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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.
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Magnesium
+36.8%
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Sodium
-94.5%
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Calcium
+15.4%
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Potassium
+22%
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Copper
+296.7%
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Manganese
+3522.2%
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Selenium
+52.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.56
Equal in Phosphorus - 191
Equal in Zinc - 2.93
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Magnesium
+36.8%
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Sodium
-94.5%
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Calcium
+15.4%
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Potassium
+22%
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Copper
+296.7%
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Manganese
+3522.2%
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Selenium
+52.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.56
Equal in Phosphorus - 191
Equal in Zinc - 2.93
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+17.6%
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Folate
+200%
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Vitamin D
+400%
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Vitamin B1
+317%
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Vitamin B2
+40%
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Vitamin B6
+20.8%
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Vitamin B12
+360.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.201
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+17.6%
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Folate
+200%
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Vitamin D
+400%
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Vitamin B1
+317%
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Vitamin B2
+40%
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Vitamin B6
+20.8%
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Vitamin B12
+360.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.201
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+29%
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Water
+31.2%
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Fats
+151.5%
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Carbs
+103.4%
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Other
+352.4%
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
21.85 g
Fats:
25.9 g
Carbs:
2.4 g
Water:
45.19 g
Other:
4.66 g
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Protein
+29%
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Water
+31.2%
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Fats
+151.5%
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Carbs
+103.4%
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Other
+352.4%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-70.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+191.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.529
Saturated Fat:
2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.43 g
Saturated Fat:
9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.529 g
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Saturated Fat
-70.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+191.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.529
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 Cholesterol |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.18g | 2.4g |
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| Protein | 28.18g | 21.85g |
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| Fats | 10.3g | 25.9g |
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| Carbs | 1.18g | 2.4g |
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| Calories | 218kcal | 336kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.96g |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 15mg |
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| Iron | 1.46mg | 1.56mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 19mg |
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| Phosphorus | 199mg | 191mg |
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| Potassium | 259mg | 316mg |
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| Sodium | 95mg | 1740mg |
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| Zinc | 2.79mg | 2.93mg |
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.357mg |
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| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.978mg |
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| Selenium | 20.5µg | 31.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 70IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU | 41IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.367mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 0.357mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 6.053mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 1.201mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.459mg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 1.52µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.329mg | 0.114mg |
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| Threonine | 1.188mg | 0.521mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.486mg | 0.675mg |
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| Leucine | 2.115mg | 0.929mg |
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| Lysine | 2.384mg | 1.107mg |
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| Methionine | 0.778mg | 0.301mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.121mg | 0.481mg |
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| Valine | 1.397mg | 0.668mg |
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| Histidine | 0.874mg | 0.359mg |
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| Cholesterol | 102mg | 89mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.586g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.78g | 9.316g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.82g | 11.127g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.43g | 2.529g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.084g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.104g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.126g |
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Which food is preferable for your 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
36%
58%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
91%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 1645mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.536g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken thigh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken thigh is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.