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Ground chicken vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Ground chicken and Salami

  • Ground chicken has more Potassium, however, Salami has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Salami's daily need coverage for Sodium is 72% more.
  • Ground chicken has 2 times more Potassium than Salami. Ground chicken has 677mg of Potassium, while Salami has 316mg.
  • Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned 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 Magnesium +47.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.5%
Contains more Potassium +114.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Iron +67.7%
Contains more Zinc +52.6%
Contains more Copper +475.8%
Contains more Manganese +6012.5%
Contains more Selenium +118.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 35% 20% 101% 60% 10% 53% 21% 3% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 14% 82% 28% 227% 80% 119% 128% 171%
Contains more Magnesium +47.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.5%
Contains more Potassium +114.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Iron +67.7%
Contains more Zinc +52.6%
Contains more Copper +475.8%
Contains more Manganese +6012.5%
Contains more Selenium +118.9%

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 E +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +203.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.2%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +198%
Contains more Vitamin K +52.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.201
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 31% 70% 134% 80% 125% 2% 64% 6%
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 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +203.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.2%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +198%
Contains more Vitamin K +52.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.201

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +43.7%
Contains more Fats +137.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +429.5%
Equal in Protein - 21.85
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 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 Water +43.7%
Contains more Fats +137.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +429.5%
Equal in Protein - 21.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.6%
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.08 g
41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.529 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ground chicken Salami
Rich in minerals 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 vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground chicken Salami Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.4g Salami
Protein 23.28g 21.85g Ground chicken
Fats 10.92g 25.9g Salami
Carbs 0g 2.4g Salami
Calories 189kcal 336kcal Salami
Sugar 0g 0.96g Ground chicken
Calcium 8mg 15mg Salami
Iron 0.93mg 1.56mg Salami
Magnesium 28mg 19mg Ground chicken
Phosphorus 234mg 191mg Ground chicken
Potassium 677mg 316mg Ground chicken
Sodium 75mg 1740mg Ground chicken
Zinc 1.92mg 2.93mg Salami
Copper 0.062mg 0.357mg Salami
Manganese 0.016mg 0.978mg Salami
Selenium 14.3µg 31.3µg Salami
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.22mg Ground chicken
Vitamin D 41IU Salami
Vitamin D 1µg Salami
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.367mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.357mg Salami
Vitamin B3 7.107mg 6.053mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B5 1.327mg 1.201mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B6 0.538mg 0.459mg Ground chicken
Folate 2µg 3µg Salami
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 1.52µg Salami
Vitamin K 2.1µg 3.2µg Salami
Tryptophan 0.196mg 0.114mg Ground chicken
Threonine 0.97mg 0.521mg Ground chicken
Isoleucine 1.06mg 0.675mg Ground chicken
Leucine 1.816mg 0.929mg Ground chicken
Lysine 2.014mg 1.107mg Ground chicken
Methionine 0.596mg 0.301mg Ground chicken
Phenylalanine 0.912mg 0.481mg Ground chicken
Valine 1.102mg 0.668mg Ground chicken
Histidine 0.706mg 0.359mg Ground chicken
Cholesterol 107mg 89mg Salami
Trans Fat 0.087g 0.586g Ground chicken
Saturated Fat 3.11g 9.316g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.031g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g Ground chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 4.879g 11.127g Salami
Polyunsaturated fat 2.08g 2.529g Salami
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g 0.084g Salami
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g 2.104g Salami
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g 0.126g Salami

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground chicken 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
43%
Ground chicken
58%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Ground chicken
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salami
Salami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1665mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.206g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken 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.

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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/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.