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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.

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% 4.2% 0% 6% 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% 30% 92% 82% 113% 72% 106% 190% 8% 2.3% 51%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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 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 Opinion
Calories 218kcal 336kcal Salami
Protein 28.18g 21.85g Chicken thigh
Fats 10.3g 25.9g Salami
Net carbs 1.18g 2.4g Salami
Carbs 1.18g 2.4g Salami
Cholesterol 102mg 89mg Salami
Vitamin D 8IU 41IU Salami
Magnesium 26mg 19mg Chicken thigh
Calcium 13mg 15mg Salami
Potassium 259mg 316mg Salami
Iron 1.46mg 1.56mg Salami
Sugar 0.96g Chicken thigh
Copper 0.09mg 0.357mg Salami
Zinc 2.79mg 2.93mg Salami
Phosphorus 199mg 191mg Chicken thigh
Sodium 95mg 1740mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin A 70IU 0IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin E 0.22mg Salami
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1µg Salami
Manganese 0.027mg 0.978mg Salami
Selenium 20.5µg 31.3µg Salami
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.367mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.255mg 0.357mg Salami
Vitamin B3 7.12mg 6.053mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B5 1.285mg 1.201mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.459mg Salami
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 1.52µg Salami
Vitamin K 3.2µg Salami
Folate 9µg 3µg Chicken thigh
Trans Fat 0.586g Chicken thigh
Choline 93.5mg Salami
Saturated Fat 2.78g 9.316g Chicken thigh
Monounsaturated Fat 3.82g 11.127g Salami
Polyunsaturated fat 2.43g 2.529g Salami
Tryptophan 0.329mg 0.114mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 1.188mg 0.521mg Chicken thigh
Isoleucine 1.486mg 0.675mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 2.115mg 0.929mg Chicken thigh
Lysine 2.384mg 1.107mg Chicken thigh
Methionine 0.778mg 0.301mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 1.121mg 0.481mg Chicken thigh
Valine 1.397mg 0.668mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 0.874mg 0.359mg Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DHA 0.05g 0g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g Salami
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0g Chicken thigh
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g Salami
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g Salami

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
34%
Chicken thigh
58%
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.