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Chicken thigh vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chicken thigh and salami?

  • Chicken thigh is richer in vitamin B3, while salami is higher in vitamin B12, manganese, copper, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6.
  • Salami's daily need coverage for sodium is 72% higher.
  • Chicken thigh is lower in saturated fat.
  • Salami has a higher glycemic index (28) than chicken thigh (0).

We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried and Salami, cooked, beef and pork types in this comparison.

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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 19% 3.9% 23% 55% 30% 76% 85% 12% 3.5% 112%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +36.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22%
Contains more CopperCopper +296.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3522.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +52.7%
~equal in Iron ~1.56mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.93mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~191mg

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% 3% 22% 59% 134% 77% 88% 41% 0% 6.8% 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 B3Vitamin B3 +17.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +317%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +360.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.201mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 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 ProteinProtein +29%
Contains more WaterWater +31.2%
Contains more FatsFats +151.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +103.4%
Contains more OtherOther +352.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 42% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.78 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.43 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +191.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.529g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken thigh Salami DV% diff.
Sodium 95mg 1740mg 72%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 1.52µg 50%
Manganese 0.027mg 0.978mg 41%
Saturated fat 2.78g 9.316g 30%
Copper 0.09mg 0.357mg 30%
Fats 10.3g 25.9g 24%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.367mg 23%
Selenium 20.5µg 31.3µg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 3.82g 11.127g 18%
Choline 93.5mg 17%
Protein 28.18g 21.85g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.255mg 0.357mg 8%
Vitamin B3 7.12mg 6.053mg 7%
Calories 218kcal 336kcal 6%
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.459mg 6%
Cholesterol 102mg 89mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1µg 4%
Vitamin D 8IU 41IU 4%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 3%
Potassium 259mg 316mg 2%
Vitamin B5 1.285mg 1.201mg 2%
Magnesium 26mg 19mg 2%
Folate 9µg 3µg 2%
Phosphorus 199mg 191mg 1%
Zinc 2.79mg 2.93mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.43g 2.529g 1%
Iron 1.46mg 1.56mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Carbs 1.18g 2.4g 0%
Net carbs 1.18g 2.4g N/A
Calcium 13mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 0.96g N/A
Trans fat 0.586g N/A
Tryptophan 0.329mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 1.188mg 0.521mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.486mg 0.675mg 0%
Leucine 2.115mg 0.929mg 0%
Lysine 2.384mg 1.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.778mg 0.301mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.121mg 0.481mg 0%
Valine 1.397mg 0.668mg 0%
Histidine 0.874mg 0.359mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.05g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken thigh 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
33%
Chicken thigh
57%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Chicken thigh
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salami
Salami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 1645mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.536g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh 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. Chicken thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/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.