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Salami vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Salami and Lamb leg

  • Salami has more Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, however, Lamb leg is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Salami covers your daily Sodium needs 73% more than Lamb leg.
  • Lamb leg has 49 times less Manganese than Salami. Salami has 0.978mg of Manganese, while Lamb leg has 0.02mg.
  • Lamb leg contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, 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 +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.4%
Contains more Potassium +26.9%
Contains more Copper +215.9%
Contains more Manganese +4790%
Contains more Selenium +51.2%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.66
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 3% 63% 17% 73% 22% 8% 91% 38% 3% 113%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.4%
Contains more Potassium +26.9%
Contains more Copper +215.9%
Contains more Manganese +4790%
Contains more Selenium +51.2%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.66

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 +182.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +64.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.21
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.26
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 0% 5% 0% 0% 33% 54% 118% 42% 35% 15% 313% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +64.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.21
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.26

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +22%
Contains more Fats +51.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +565.7%
Contains more Water +42.3%
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
18% 17% 64%
Protein: 17.91 g
Fats: 17.07 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +22%
Contains more Fats +51.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +565.7%
Contains more Water +42.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.2%
41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.529 g
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.35 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salami Lamb leg Opinion
Net carbs 2.4g 0g Salami
Protein 21.85g 17.91g Salami
Fats 25.9g 17.07g Salami
Carbs 2.4g 0g Salami
Calories 336kcal 230kcal Salami
Sugar 0.96g Lamb leg
Calcium 15mg 9mg Salami
Iron 1.56mg 1.66mg Lamb leg
Magnesium 19mg 23mg Lamb leg
Phosphorus 191mg 170mg Salami
Potassium 316mg 249mg Salami
Sodium 1740mg 56mg Lamb leg
Zinc 2.93mg 3.32mg Lamb leg
Copper 0.357mg 0.113mg Salami
Manganese 0.978mg 0.02mg Salami
Selenium 31.3µg 20.7µg Salami
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.21mg Salami
Vitamin D 41IU Salami
Vitamin D 1µg Salami
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.13mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.23mg Salami
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 6.26mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 0.69mg Salami
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.15mg Salami
Folate 3µg 19µg Lamb leg
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 2.5µg Lamb leg
Vitamin K 3.2µg Salami
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.209mg Lamb leg
Threonine 0.521mg 0.767mg Lamb leg
Isoleucine 0.675mg 0.864mg Lamb leg
Leucine 0.929mg 1.393mg Lamb leg
Lysine 1.107mg 1.582mg Lamb leg
Methionine 0.301mg 0.46mg Lamb leg
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0.729mg Lamb leg
Valine 0.668mg 0.967mg Lamb leg
Histidine 0.359mg 0.567mg Lamb leg
Cholesterol 89mg 69mg Lamb leg
Trans Fat 0.586g Lamb leg
Saturated Fat 9.316g 7.43g Lamb leg
Monounsaturated Fat 11.127g 7g Salami
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 1.35g Salami
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Salami Lamb leg
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
51%
Lamb leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
43%
Lamb leg

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1684mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.886g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is cheaper (difference - $2.7)

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. Lamb leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174311/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.