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Salami vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Salami and Elk meat

  • Salami has more Manganese, Selenium, and Vitamin B1, while Elk meat has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Salami's daily need coverage for Sodium is 73% higher.
  • Elk meat contains 51 times less Manganese than Salami. Salami contains 0.978mg of Manganese, while Elk meat contains 0.019mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Elk meat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled.

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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.
Salami
Salami
4
:
6
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Manganese +5047.4%
Contains more Selenium +198.1%
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%
Equal in Copper - 0.349
Salami
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 14% 82% 28% 227% 80% 119% 128% 171%
Elk meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Manganese +5047.4%
Contains more Selenium +198.1%
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%
Equal in Copper - 0.349

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
Salami
3
:
7
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +94.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.37
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.143
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.212
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.485
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +94.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.37
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.143
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.212
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.485

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Salami Elk meat
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 Salami Elk meat Opinion
Net carbs 2.4g 0g Salami
Protein 21.85g 30.76g Elk meat
Fats 25.9g 3.41g Salami
Carbs 2.4g 0g Salami
Calories 336kcal 162kcal Salami
Sugar 0.96g 0g Elk meat
Calcium 15mg 5mg Salami
Iron 1.56mg 4.07mg Elk meat
Magnesium 19mg 29mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 191mg 285mg Elk meat
Potassium 316mg 392mg Elk meat
Sodium 1740mg 50mg Elk meat
Zinc 2.93mg 4.12mg Elk meat
Copper 0.357mg 0.349mg Salami
Manganese 0.978mg 0.019mg Salami
Selenium 31.3µg 10.5µg Salami
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.55mg Elk meat
Vitamin D 41IU Salami
Vitamin D 1µg Salami
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.144mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.37mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 6.143mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 1.212mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.485mg Elk meat
Folate 3µg 9µg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 2.96µg Elk meat
Vitamin K 3.2µg Salami
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.275mg Elk meat
Threonine 0.521mg 1.236mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 0.675mg 1.291mg Elk meat
Leucine 0.929mg 2.293mg Elk meat
Lysine 1.107mg 2.513mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.301mg 0.755mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 1.126mg Elk meat
Valine 0.668mg 1.428mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.359mg 0.948mg Elk meat
Cholesterol 89mg 72mg Elk meat
Trans Fat 0.586g Elk meat
Saturated Fat 9.316g 1.342g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 11.127g 0.97g Salami
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 0.161g Salami
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g 0.002g Salami
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g Salami
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g 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
Salami Elk meat
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
67%
Elk meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
63%
Elk meat

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. Salami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172936/nutrients
  2. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.