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Salami vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Salami and Luncheon meat

  • Salami has more Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, however, Luncheon meat is higher in Selenium.
  • Salami covers your daily need of Manganese 41% more than Luncheon meat.
  • Salami has 12 times more Copper than Luncheon meat. While Salami has 0.357mg of Copper, Luncheon meat has only 0.03mg.
  • Luncheon meat has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Salami, cooked, beef and pork and USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned.

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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 +200%
Contains more Iron +60.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.4%
Contains more Zinc +36.3%
Contains more Copper +1090%
Contains more Manganese +2543.2%
Contains less Sodium -52.9%
Contains more Selenium +22.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Potassium - 300
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 2% 37% 13% 73% 27% 107% 59% 10% 5% 209%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +60.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.4%
Contains more Zinc +36.3%
Contains more Copper +1090%
Contains more Manganese +2543.2%
Contains less Sodium -52.9%
Contains more Selenium +22.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Potassium - 300

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 E +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 4% 0% 0% 32% 50% 98% 37% 63% 0% 115% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +24.9%
Contains more Fats +102.8%
Contains more Carbs +130.8%
Contains more Other +65.2%
Contains more Water +45.8%
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
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 g
Contains more Protein +24.9%
Contains more Fats +102.8%
Contains more Carbs +130.8%
Contains more Other +65.2%
Contains more Water +45.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +95.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.7%
41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.529 g
35% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.565 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +95.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Salami Luncheon meat
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 Luncheon meat Opinion
Net carbs 2.4g 1.04g Salami
Protein 21.85g 17.5g Salami
Fats 25.9g 12.77g Salami
Carbs 2.4g 1.04g Salami
Calories 336kcal 189kcal Salami
Sugar 0.96g 0g Luncheon meat
Calcium 15mg 5mg Salami
Iron 1.56mg 0.97mg Salami
Magnesium 19mg 18mg Salami
Phosphorus 191mg 170mg Salami
Potassium 316mg 300mg Salami
Sodium 1740mg 820mg Luncheon meat
Zinc 2.93mg 2.15mg Salami
Copper 0.357mg 0.03mg Salami
Manganese 0.978mg 0.037mg Salami
Selenium 31.3µg 38.3µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.16mg Salami
Vitamin D 41IU Salami
Vitamin D 1µg Salami
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.128mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.213mg Salami
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 5.225mg Salami
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 0.613mg Salami
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.272mg Salami
Folate 3µg 0µg Salami
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 0.92µg Salami
Vitamin K 3.2µg 0µg Salami
Tryptophan 0.114mg Salami
Threonine 0.521mg Salami
Isoleucine 0.675mg Salami
Leucine 0.929mg Salami
Lysine 1.107mg Salami
Methionine 0.301mg Salami
Phenylalanine 0.481mg Salami
Valine 0.668mg Salami
Histidine 0.359mg Salami
Cholesterol 89mg 78mg Luncheon meat
Trans Fat 0.586g Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 9.316g 3.944g Luncheon meat
Monounsaturated Fat 11.127g 5.685g Salami
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 1.565g Salami
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g 0.055g 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 Luncheon 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
33%
Luncheon meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
54%
Luncheon meat

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?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat contains less Sodium (difference - 920mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.372g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat 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

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.