Meatball vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Meatball and Salami

Meatball contains less Manganese, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B2 than Salami.
Salami's daily need coverage for Sodium is 47% higher.
The amount of Sodium in Meatball is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Meatballs, frozen, Italian style 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.

Meatball

Salami

Contains more Calcium +433.3%

Contains more Iron +13.5%

Contains more Magnesium +63.2%

Contains more Phosphorus +25.1%

Contains less Sodium -61.7%

Contains more Zinc +76.5%

Contains more Copper +190.2%

Contains more Manganese +246.8%

Contains more Selenium +104.6%

Equal in Potassium - 316

Meatball

Salami

Contains more Calcium +433.3%

Contains more Iron +13.5%

Contains more Magnesium +63.2%

Contains more Phosphorus +25.1%

Contains less Sodium -61.7%

Contains more Zinc +76.5%

Contains more Copper +190.2%

Contains more Manganese +246.8%

Contains more Selenium +104.6%

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.

Meatball

Salami

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin E +90.9%

Contains more Folate +1100%

Contains more Vitamin K +156.3%

Contains more Vitamin D +900%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +169.9%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.2%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.8%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +30%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.2%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +52%

Meatball

Salami

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin E +90.9%

Contains more Folate +1100%

Contains more Vitamin K +156.3%

Contains more Vitamin D +900%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +169.9%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.2%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.8%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +30%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.2%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +52%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Meatball

Salami

Contains more Carbs +235.8%

Contains more Water +18.8%

Contains more Protein +51.7%

Contains more Fats +16.6%

Contains more Other +180.7%

Meatball

Protein: 14.4 g

Fats: 22.21 g

Carbs: 8.06 g

Water: 53.67 g

Other: 1.66 g

Salami

Protein: 21.85 g

Fats: 25.9 g

Carbs: 2.4 g

Water: 45.19 g

Other: 4.66 g

Contains more Carbs +235.8%

Contains more Water +18.8%

Contains more Protein +51.7%

Contains more Fats +16.6%

Contains more Other +180.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Meatball

Salami

Contains less Saturated Fat -18.1%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.3%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.1%

Meatball

Saturated Fat: 7.627 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g

Salami

Saturated Fat: 9.316 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 11.127 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.529 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -18.1%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.3%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Meatball

Salami

Contains more Starch +∞%

Contains more Glucose +209.6%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Contains more Lactose +∞%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Contains more Galactose +∞%

Equal in Sucrose - 0.44

Meatball

Starch: 2.25 g

Sucrose: 0.48 g

Glucose: 1.61 g

Fructose: 0.21 g

Lactose: 0.87 g

Maltose: 0.27 g

Galactose: 0.04 g

Salami

Starch: 0 g

Sucrose: 0.44 g

Glucose: 0.52 g

Fructose: 0 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Starch +∞%

Contains more Glucose +209.6%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Contains more Lactose +∞%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Contains more Galactose +∞%

Equal in Sucrose - 0.44

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Sugar
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Cholesterol
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in Glycemic Index
Lower in price
Rich in minerals	Equal
Rich in vitamins	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	5.76g	2.4g
Protein	14.4g	21.85g
Fats	22.21g	25.9g
Carbs	8.06g	2.4g
Calories	286kcal	336kcal
Starch	2.25g
Fructose	0.21g	0g
Sugar	3.47g	0.96g
Fiber	2.3g	0g
Calcium	80mg	15mg
Iron	1.77mg	1.56mg
Magnesium	31mg	19mg
Phosphorus	239mg	191mg
Potassium	296mg	316mg
Sodium	666mg	1740mg
Zinc	1.66mg	2.93mg
Copper	0.123mg	0.357mg
Manganese	0.282mg	0.978mg
Selenium	15.3µg	31.3µg
Vitamin A	73IU	0IU
Vitamin A RAE	22µg	0µg
Vitamin E	0.42mg	0.22mg
Vitamin D	2IU	41IU
Vitamin D	0.1µg	1µg
Vitamin B1	0.136mg	0.367mg
Vitamin B2	0.23mg	0.357mg
Vitamin B3	3.108mg	6.053mg
Vitamin B5	0.924mg	1.201mg
Vitamin B6	0.202mg	0.459mg
Folate	36µg	3µg
Vitamin B12	1µg	1.52µg
Vitamin K	8.2µg	3.2µg
Tryptophan		0.114mg
Threonine		0.521mg
Isoleucine		0.675mg
Leucine		0.929mg
Lysine		1.107mg
Methionine		0.301mg
Phenylalanine		0.481mg
Valine		0.668mg
Histidine		0.359mg
Cholesterol	66mg	89mg
Trans Fat	0.577g	0.586g
Saturated Fat	7.627g	9.316g
Omega-3 - DHA	0.004g	0g
Omega-3 - EPA	0.005g	0g
Omega-3 - DPA	0.013g	0g
Monounsaturated Fat	9.188g	11.127g
Polyunsaturated fat	3.346g	2.529g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid	0.07g	0.084g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	2.815g	2.104g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid	0.005g	0g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.163g	0.126g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid	0.012g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid	0.022g

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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

53%

91%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Salami is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.51g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 1074mg)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.689g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)

Which food is cheaper?

Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2.7)

Which food is richer in minerals?

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Meatball vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Differences between Meatball and Salami

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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