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Beefsteak vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Beefsteak and Salami

  • Beefsteak has more Zinc, and Vitamin B6, however, Salami is higher in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B12.
  • Salami covers your daily need of Sodium 73% more than Beefsteak.
  • Beefsteak has 2 times more Zinc than Salami. While Beefsteak has 4.85mg of Zinc, Salami has only 2.93mg.
  • Beefsteak has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled 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.
Contains more Calcium +46.7%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +65.5%
Contains more Copper +389%
Contains more Manganese +10766.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.56
Equal in Potassium - 316
Equal in Selenium - 31.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 14% 82% 28% 227% 80% 119% 128% 171%
Contains more Calcium +46.7%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +65.5%
Contains more Copper +389%
Contains more Manganese +10766.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.56
Equal in Potassium - 316
Equal in Selenium - 31.3

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.
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Salami
Contains more Vitamin E +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.5%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 20% 33% 131% 32% 135% 6% 173% 4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.5%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +22.3%
Contains more Water +28.3%
Contains more Fats +71.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2119%
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
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 Protein +22.3%
Contains more Water +28.3%
Contains more Fats +71.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2119%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +351.6%
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.529 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +351.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beefsteak Salami
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 Beefsteak Salami Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.4g Salami
Protein 26.72g 21.85g Beefsteak
Fats 15.11g 25.9g Salami
Carbs 0g 2.4g Salami
Calories 250kcal 336kcal Salami
Sugar 0g 0.96g Beefsteak
Calcium 22mg 15mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.63mg 1.56mg Beefsteak
Magnesium 23mg 19mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 213mg 191mg Beefsteak
Potassium 340mg 316mg Beefsteak
Sodium 57mg 1740mg Beefsteak
Zinc 4.85mg 2.93mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.073mg 0.357mg Salami
Manganese 0.009mg 0.978mg Salami
Selenium 28.8µg 31.3µg Salami
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.22mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 41IU Salami
Vitamin D 1µg Salami
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.367mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.357mg Salami
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 6.053mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.527mg 1.201mg Salami
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 0.459mg Beefsteak
Folate 8µg 3µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 1.52µg Salami
Vitamin K 1.6µg 3.2µg Salami
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.114mg Beefsteak
Threonine 1.054mg 0.521mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 1.201mg 0.675mg Beefsteak
Leucine 2.099mg 0.929mg Beefsteak
Lysine 2.23mg 1.107mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.687mg 0.301mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 0.481mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.309mg 0.668mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.842mg 0.359mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 79mg 89mg Beefsteak
Trans Fat 0.586g Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 5.951g 9.316g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 6.298g 11.127g Salami
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 2.529g 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
Beefsteak Salami
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
45%
Beefsteak
58%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 1683mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.365g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak 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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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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.

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