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Beef ribs vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between beef ribs and salami

  • Beef ribs are higher in vitamin B12 and zinc, yet salami is higher in manganese, copper, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3.
  • Salami covers your daily sodium needs 73% more than beef ribs.
  • Beef ribs contain 2 times more zinc than salami. While beef ribs contain 5.76mg of zinc, salami contains only 2.93mg.
  • The amount of sodium in beef ribs is lower.
  • The glycemic index of beef ribs is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Salami, cooked, beef and pork.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 3% 26% 87% 29% 157% 74% 8.3% 1.7% 116%
Salami
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.5% 28% 59% 119% 80% 82% 227% 128% 171%
Contains more IronIron +49.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +96.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more CopperCopper +305.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7423.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +47.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg
~equal in Potassium ~316mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 18% 44% 68% 22% 53% 291% 0% 5.3% 0%
Salami
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 15% 92% 82% 113% 72% 106% 190% 8% 2.3% 51%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +53.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +424.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +224.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +99.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
Salami
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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
Contains more FatsFats +17.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +663.9%
~equal in Protein ~21.85g
~equal in Water ~45.19g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.29 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
Salami
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41% 48% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.316 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.529 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +140.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef ribs Salami
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef ribs Salami DV% diff.
Sodium 64mg 1740mg 73%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.978mg 42%
Vitamin B12 2.33µg 1.52µg 34%
Copper 0.088mg 0.357mg 30%
Zinc 5.76mg 2.93mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.367mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.459mg 18%
Selenium 21.2µg 31.3µg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 1.201mg 17%
Choline 93.5mg 17%
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 6.053mg 15%
Saturated fat 12.29g 9.316g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.357mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 2.529g 10%
Iron 2.33mg 1.56mg 10%
Fats 30.49g 25.9g 7%
Vitamin D 41IU 5%
Monounsaturated fat 13.04g 11.127g 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 3%
Phosphorus 172mg 191mg 3%
Calories 372kcal 336kcal 2%
Protein 22.8g 21.85g 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Potassium 290mg 316mg 1%
Calcium 10mg 15mg 1%
Folate 7µg 3µg 1%
Cholesterol 85mg 89mg 1%
Carbs 0g 2.4g 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.4g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 0.96g N/A
Trans fat 0.586g N/A
Tryptophan 0.255mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.996mg 0.521mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.025mg 0.675mg 0%
Leucine 1.802mg 0.929mg 0%
Lysine 1.897mg 1.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.584mg 0.301mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.89mg 0.481mg 0%
Valine 1.109mg 0.668mg 0%
Histidine 0.781mg 0.359mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef ribs Salami
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
39%
Beef ribs
57%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Beef ribs
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salami
Salami is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.974g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 1676mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs 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. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/nutrients
  2. 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.