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Salami vs. Roast beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Salami and Roast beef

  • Salami has more Manganese, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, however, Roast beef has more Vitamin B12.
  • Salami's daily need coverage for Manganese is 42% more.
  • Salami has 9 times more Vitamin B1 than Roast beef. Salami has 0.367mg of Vitamin B1, while Roast beef has 0.043mg.
  • Roast beef is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced.

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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 Copper +315.1%
Contains more Manganese +6420%
Contains more Selenium +112.9%
Contains more Iron +31.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.7%
Contains more Potassium +104.7%
Contains less Sodium -51%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Zinc - 3.2
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% 77% 15% 104% 58% 112% 88% 29% 2% 81%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Copper +315.1%
Contains more Manganese +6420%
Contains more Selenium +112.9%
Contains more Iron +31.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.7%
Contains more Potassium +104.7%
Contains less Sodium -51%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Zinc - 3.2

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
6
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +753.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +122.7%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +34.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.581
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.46
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 1% 10% 0% 0% 11% 50% 105% 34% 107% 4% 256% 4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +753.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +122.7%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +34.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.581
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.46

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17.3%
Contains more Fats +601.9%
Contains more Carbs +275%
Contains more Other +39.9%
Contains more Water +63.1%
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
19% 4% 74% 3%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 3.33 g
Contains more Protein +17.3%
Contains more Fats +601.9%
Contains more Carbs +275%
Contains more Other +39.9%
Contains more Water +63.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +631.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +836.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%
41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.529 g
42% 49% 9%
Saturated Fat: 1.318 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.27 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +631.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +836.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +79.3%
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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.29 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +79.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Salami Roast beef
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 Roast beef Opinion
Net carbs 2.4g 0.64g Salami
Protein 21.85g 18.62g Salami
Fats 25.9g 3.69g Salami
Carbs 2.4g 0.64g Salami
Calories 336kcal 115kcal Salami
Sugar 0.96g 0.29g Roast beef
Calcium 15mg 5mg Salami
Iron 1.56mg 2.05mg Roast beef
Magnesium 19mg 20mg Roast beef
Phosphorus 191mg 242mg Roast beef
Potassium 316mg 647mg Roast beef
Sodium 1740mg 853mg Roast beef
Zinc 2.93mg 3.2mg Roast beef
Copper 0.357mg 0.086mg Salami
Manganese 0.978mg 0.015mg Salami
Selenium 31.3µg 14.7µg Salami
Vitamin A 0IU 11IU Roast beef
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Roast beef
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.49mg Roast beef
Vitamin D 41IU 1IU Salami
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg Salami
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.043mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.213mg Salami
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 5.581mg Salami
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 0.566mg Salami
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.46mg Roast beef
Folate 3µg 5µg Roast beef
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 2.04µg Roast beef
Vitamin K 3.2µg 1.6µg 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 51mg Roast beef
Trans Fat 0.586g 0.148g Roast beef
Saturated Fat 9.316g 1.318g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Roast beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.007g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g Roast beef
Monounsaturated Fat 11.127g 1.521g Salami
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 0.27g Salami
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g 0.002g Salami
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g 0.14g Salami
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g Roast beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g 0.017g Salami
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Roast beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salami Roast beef
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
48%
Roast beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
56%
Roast beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roast beef
Roast beef contains less Sodium (difference - 887mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.998g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Roast beef
Roast beef is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Roast beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174570/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.