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Lamb vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lamb and Salami

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, and Zinc, while Salami has more Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Salami's daily need coverage for Sodium is 73% higher.
  • Salami contains 2 times less Vitamin B12 than Lamb. Lamb contains 2.55µg of Vitamin B12, while Salami contains 1.52µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Lamb is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
Lamb
Lamb
5
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5
Salami
Salami
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains more Iron +20.5%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +52.2%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +4345.5%
Contains more Selenium +18.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 191
Equal in Potassium - 316
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Salami
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 14% 82% 28% 227% 80% 119% 128% 171%
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains more Iron +20.5%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +52.2%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +4345.5%
Contains more Selenium +18.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 191
Equal in Potassium - 316

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.
Lamb
Lamb
4
:
6
Salami
Salami
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +267%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.053
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
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 Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +267%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.053

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
3
Salami
Salami
Contains more Protein +12.2%
Contains more Water +18.9%
Contains more Fats +23.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +468.3%
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 +12.2%
Contains more Water +18.9%
Contains more Fats +23.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +468.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
1
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2
Salami
Salami
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.316
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Salami
41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.529 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.316

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Salami Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.4g Salami
Protein 24.52g 21.85g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 25.9g Salami
Carbs 0g 2.4g Salami
Calories 294kcal 336kcal Salami
Sugar 0g 0.96g Lamb
Calcium 17mg 15mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 1.56mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 19mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 191mg Salami
Potassium 310mg 316mg Salami
Sodium 72mg 1740mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 2.93mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.357mg Salami
Manganese 0.022mg 0.978mg Salami
Selenium 26.4µg 31.3µg Salami
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.22mg Salami
Vitamin D 2IU 41IU Salami
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1µg Salami
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.367mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.357mg Salami
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 6.053mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 1.201mg Salami
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.459mg Salami
Folate 18µg 3µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 1.52µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 3.2µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.114mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.521mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.675mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 0.929mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 1.107mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.301mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.481mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.668mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.359mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 89mg Salami
Trans Fat 0.586g Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 9.316g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 11.127g Salami
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 2.529g Salami
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g Salami
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g Salami
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g Salami

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
58%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salami
Salami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 1668mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.486g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.