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Salami vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Salami and Meatball

  • Meatball contains less Manganese, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B2 than Salami.
  • Salami's daily need coverage for Sodium is 47% higher.
  • Meatball contains 3 times less Manganese than Salami. Salami contains 0.978mg of Manganese, while Meatball contains 0.282mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Meatball is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style.

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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
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Zinc +76.5%
Contains more Copper +190.2%
Contains more Manganese +246.8%
Contains more Selenium +104.6%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Iron +13.5%
Contains more Magnesium +63.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.1%
Contains less Sodium -61.7%
Equal in Potassium - 296
Salami
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 14% 82% 28% 227% 80% 119% 128% 171%
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains more Zinc +76.5%
Contains more Copper +190.2%
Contains more Manganese +246.8%
Contains more Selenium +104.6%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Iron +13.5%
Contains more Magnesium +63.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.1%
Contains less Sodium -61.7%
Equal in Potassium - 296

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
7
:
4
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +169.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +52%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +90.9%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin K +156.3%
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%
Meatball
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +169.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +52%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +90.9%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin K +156.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
Salami
3
:
2
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Protein +51.7%
Contains more Fats +16.6%
Contains more Other +180.7%
Contains more Carbs +235.8%
Contains more Water +18.8%
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
Meatball
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +51.7%
Contains more Fats +16.6%
Contains more Other +180.7%
Contains more Carbs +235.8%
Contains more Water +18.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
Salami
1
:
2
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.3%
Salami
41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.529 g
Meatball
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
Salami
0
:
7
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +209.6%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.48
Salami
46% 54%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.44 g
Glucose: 0.52 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Meatball
39% 8% 28% 4% 15% 5%
Starch: 2.25 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 1.61 g
Fructose: 0.21 g
Lactose: 0.87 g
Maltose: 0.27 g
Galactose: 0.04 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +209.6%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.48

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salami Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 2.4g 5.76g Meatball
Protein 21.85g 14.4g Salami
Fats 25.9g 22.21g Salami
Carbs 2.4g 8.06g Meatball
Calories 336kcal 286kcal Salami
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0g 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 0.96g 3.47g Salami
Fiber 0g 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 15mg 80mg Meatball
Iron 1.56mg 1.77mg Meatball
Magnesium 19mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 191mg 239mg Meatball
Potassium 316mg 296mg Salami
Sodium 1740mg 666mg Meatball
Zinc 2.93mg 1.66mg Salami
Copper 0.357mg 0.123mg Salami
Manganese 0.978mg 0.282mg Salami
Selenium 31.3µg 15.3µg Salami
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 41IU 2IU Salami
Vitamin D 1µg 0.1µg Salami
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.136mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.23mg Salami
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 3.108mg Salami
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 0.924mg Salami
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.202mg Salami
Folate 3µg 36µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 1µg Salami
Vitamin K 3.2µg 8.2µg Meatball
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 66mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.586g 0.577g Meatball
Saturated Fat 9.316g 7.627g Meatball
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 11.127g 9.188g Salami
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 3.346g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g 0.07g Salami
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salami Meatball
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
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salami
Salami is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 1074mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.689g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball 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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.