Chicken meat vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chicken meat and salami different?
- Chicken meat has more vitamin B3; however, salami is richer in vitamin B12, manganese, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, selenium, and zinc.
- Salami covers your daily need for sodium, 72% more than chicken meat.
- Chicken meat contains less saturated fat.
- Salami has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of salami is 28, while the glycemic index of chicken meat is 0.
Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Salami, cooked, beef and pork types were used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +440.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +51% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4790% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +22.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +40.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +482.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +112.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +406.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +33.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +41.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
21.85 g
Fats:
25.9 g
Carbs:
2.4 g
Water:
45.19 g
Other:
4.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +90.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.316 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.529 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +17.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +108.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 82mg | 1740mg | 72% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 1.52µg | 51% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.978mg | 42% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.357mg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 3.79g | 9.316g | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.367mg | 25% |
| Fats | 13.6g | 25.9g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.168mg | 0.357mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.487mg | 6.053mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.34g | 11.127g | 14% |
| Selenium | 23.9µg | 31.3µg | 13% |
| Protein | 27.3g | 21.85g | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.94mg | 2.93mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 48µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 336kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.459mg | 5% |
| Choline | 65.9mg | 93.5mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 41IU | 5% |
| Iron | 1.26mg | 1.56mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.97g | 2.529g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.03mg | 1.201mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 316mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 182mg | 191mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 3.2µg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 2.4g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 2.4g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 89mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.96g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.586g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.305mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.128mg | 0.521mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.362mg | 0.675mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.986mg | 0.929mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.223mg | 1.107mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.726mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.061mg | 0.481mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.802mg | 0.359mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.126g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g | 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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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
36%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
91%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1658mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.526g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $1.7)