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Salami vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Salami and Lamb loin

  • Salami is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, yet Lamb loin is richer in Vitamin B12, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Salami is 73% higher.
  • Salami contains 49 times more Manganese than Lamb loin. Salami contains 0.978mg of Manganese, while Lamb loin contains 0.02mg.
  • Lamb loin contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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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
5
:
5
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains more Potassium +28.5%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +4790%
Contains more Selenium +27.2%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +35.9%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Zinc +16.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 180
Salami
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 14% 82% 28% 227% 80% 119% 128% 171%
Lamb loin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 80% 17% 78% 22% 9% 93% 40% 3% 135%
Contains more Potassium +28.5%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +4790%
Contains more Selenium +27.2%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +35.9%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Zinc +16.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 180

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
6
:
4
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +267%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +317.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.3%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +46.9%
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%
Lamb loin
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% 56% 134% 39% 26% 15% 277% 12%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +267%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +317.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.3%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +46.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
Salami
3
:
2
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +242.6%
Contains more Water +16.2%
Equal in Protein - 22.55
Equal in Fats - 23.59
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
Lamb loin
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +242.6%
Contains more Water +16.2%
Equal in Protein - 22.55
Equal in Fats - 23.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
Salami
3
:
0
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.24
Salami
41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.529 g
Lamb loin
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.87 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.24

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 loin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Salami Lamb loin Opinion
Net carbs 2.4g 0g Salami
Protein 21.85g 22.55g Lamb loin
Fats 25.9g 23.59g Salami
Carbs 2.4g 0g Salami
Calories 336kcal 309kcal Salami
Sugar 0.96g 0g Lamb loin
Calcium 15mg 18mg Lamb loin
Iron 1.56mg 2.12mg Lamb loin
Magnesium 19mg 23mg Lamb loin
Phosphorus 191mg 180mg Salami
Potassium 316mg 246mg Salami
Sodium 1740mg 64mg Lamb loin
Zinc 2.93mg 3.41mg Lamb loin
Copper 0.357mg 0.119mg Salami
Manganese 0.978mg 0.02mg Salami
Selenium 31.3µg 24.6µg Salami
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.11mg Salami
Vitamin D 41IU 2IU Salami
Vitamin D 1µg 0.1µg Salami
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.1mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.24mg Salami
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 7.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 0.65mg Salami
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.11mg Salami
Folate 3µg 19µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 2.21µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 3.2µg 4.7µg Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.264mg Lamb loin
Threonine 0.521mg 0.965mg Lamb loin
Isoleucine 0.675mg 1.088mg Lamb loin
Leucine 0.929mg 1.754mg Lamb loin
Lysine 1.107mg 1.991mg Lamb loin
Methionine 0.301mg 0.579mg Lamb loin
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0.918mg Lamb loin
Valine 0.668mg 1.217mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.359mg 0.714mg Lamb loin
Cholesterol 89mg 95mg Salami
Trans Fat 0.586g Lamb loin
Saturated Fat 9.316g 10.24g Salami
Monounsaturated Fat 11.127g 9.68g Salami
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 1.87g 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?

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is better in case of low diet
Salami Lamb loin
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
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salami
Salami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salami
Salami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.924g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 1676mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
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. Salami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172936/nutrients
  2. Lamb loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.