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Salami vs. Chicken heart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Salami and Chicken heart

  • Salami is richer in Selenium, Manganese, and Vitamin B1, yet Chicken heart is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chicken heart is 240% higher.
  • Salami contains 24 times more Sodium than Chicken heart. Salami contains 1740mg of Sodium, while Chicken heart contains 74mg.

Food types used in this article are Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Chicken, heart, all classes, raw.

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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 Calcium +25%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Potassium +79.5%
Contains more Manganese +998.9%
Contains more Selenium +627.9%
Contains more Iron +282.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Zinc +124.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 177
Equal in Copper - 0.346
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 14% 82% 28% 227% 80% 119% 128% 171%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 224% 11% 76% 16% 10% 180% 116% 12% 24%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Potassium +79.5%
Contains more Manganese +998.9%
Contains more Selenium +627.9%
Contains more Iron +282.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Zinc +124.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 177
Equal in Copper - 0.346

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.
Salami
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.1%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +379.6%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 11% 38% 168% 92% 154% 84% 54% 912% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.1%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +379.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +40.5%
Contains more Fats +177.6%
Contains more Carbs +238%
Contains more Other +448.2%
Contains more Water +62.8%
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
16% 9% 74%
Protein: 15.55 g
Fats: 9.33 g
Carbs: 0.71 g
Water: 73.56 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more Protein +40.5%
Contains more Fats +177.6%
Contains more Carbs +238%
Contains more Other +448.2%
Contains more Water +62.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +369.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.71
41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.529 g
34% 31% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.71 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +369.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.71

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Salami Chicken heart
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 Salami Chicken heart Opinion
Net carbs 2.4g 0.71g Salami
Protein 21.85g 15.55g Salami
Fats 25.9g 9.33g Salami
Carbs 2.4g 0.71g Salami
Calories 336kcal 153kcal Salami
Sugar 0.96g Chicken heart
Calcium 15mg 12mg Salami
Iron 1.56mg 5.96mg Chicken heart
Magnesium 19mg 15mg Salami
Phosphorus 191mg 177mg Salami
Potassium 316mg 176mg Salami
Sodium 1740mg 74mg Chicken heart
Zinc 2.93mg 6.59mg Chicken heart
Copper 0.357mg 0.346mg Salami
Manganese 0.978mg 0.089mg Salami
Selenium 31.3µg 4.3µg Salami
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Chicken heart
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg Chicken heart
Vitamin E 0.22mg Salami
Vitamin D 41IU Salami
Vitamin D 1µg Salami
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.152mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.728mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 4.883mg Salami
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 2.559mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.36mg Salami
Folate 3µg 72µg Chicken heart
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 7.29µg Chicken heart
Vitamin K 3.2µg Salami
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.199mg Chicken heart
Threonine 0.521mg 0.704mg Chicken heart
Isoleucine 0.675mg 0.833mg Chicken heart
Leucine 0.929mg 1.355mg Chicken heart
Lysine 1.107mg 1.303mg Chicken heart
Methionine 0.301mg 0.376mg Chicken heart
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0.696mg Chicken heart
Valine 0.668mg 0.88mg Chicken heart
Histidine 0.359mg 0.408mg Chicken heart
Cholesterol 89mg 136mg Salami
Trans Fat 0.586g Chicken heart
Saturated Fat 9.316g 2.66g Chicken heart
Monounsaturated Fat 11.127g 2.37g Salami
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 2.71g Chicken heart
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g Salami
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g Salami
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g Salami

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salami Chicken heart
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
58%
Salami
126%
Chicken heart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
67%
Chicken heart

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 - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart contains less Sodium (difference - 1666mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.656g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart 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. Salami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172936/nutrients
  2. Chicken heart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171458/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.