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Elk meat vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Elk meat and Salami

  • Elk meat has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Phosphorus, and Zinc, while Salami has more Manganese, Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Salami's daily need coverage for Sodium is 73% higher.
  • Salami contains 3 times less Iron than Elk meat. Elk meat contains 4.07mg of Iron, while Salami contains 1.56mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Elk meat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled 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.
Elk meat
Elk meat
6
:
4
Salami
Salami
Contains more Iron +160.9%
Contains more Magnesium +52.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.2%
Contains more Potassium +24.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Zinc +40.6%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Manganese +5047.4%
Contains more Selenium +198.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.357
Elk meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Salami
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 14% 82% 28% 227% 80% 119% 128% 171%
Contains more Iron +160.9%
Contains more Magnesium +52.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.2%
Contains more Potassium +24.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Zinc +40.6%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Manganese +5047.4%
Contains more Selenium +198.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.357

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.
Elk meat
Elk meat
7
:
3
Salami
Salami
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.357
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.053
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.201
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.459
Elk meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 36% 86% 116% 73% 112% 7% 370% 0%
Salami
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 E +150%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.357
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.053
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.201
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.459

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
2
:
3
Salami
Salami
Contains more Protein +40.8%
Contains more Water +43.7%
Contains more Fats +659.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +417.8%
Elk meat
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Salami
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 +40.8%
Contains more Water +43.7%
Contains more Fats +659.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +417.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
1
:
2
Salami
Salami
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1047.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1470.8%
Elk meat
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Salami
41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.529 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1047.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1470.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Elk meat Salami
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Salami Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.4g Salami
Protein 30.76g 21.85g Elk meat
Fats 3.41g 25.9g Salami
Carbs 0g 2.4g Salami
Calories 162kcal 336kcal Salami
Sugar 0g 0.96g Elk meat
Calcium 5mg 15mg Salami
Iron 4.07mg 1.56mg Elk meat
Magnesium 29mg 19mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 285mg 191mg Elk meat
Potassium 392mg 316mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 1740mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.12mg 2.93mg Elk meat
Copper 0.349mg 0.357mg Salami
Manganese 0.019mg 0.978mg Salami
Selenium 10.5µg 31.3µg Salami
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.22mg Elk meat
Vitamin D 41IU Salami
Vitamin D 1µg Salami
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.367mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.357mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 6.053mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 1.201mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.459mg Elk meat
Folate 9µg 3µg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 1.52µg Elk meat
Vitamin K 3.2µg Salami
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.114mg Elk meat
Threonine 1.236mg 0.521mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg 0.675mg Elk meat
Leucine 2.293mg 0.929mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.513mg 1.107mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg 0.301mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.481mg Elk meat
Valine 1.428mg 0.668mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.948mg 0.359mg Elk meat
Cholesterol 72mg 89mg Elk meat
Trans Fat 0.586g Elk meat
Saturated Fat 1.342g 9.316g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 11.127g Salami
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 2.529g Salami
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.084g Salami
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g Salami
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Elk meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g Salami

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Elk meat 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
67%
Elk meat
58%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1690mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.974g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Elk meat
Elk meat is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.