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Elk meat vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between elk meat and salami

  • Elk meat has more vitamin B12, iron, phosphorus, and zinc, while salami has more manganese, selenium, and vitamin B1.
  • Salami's daily need coverage for sodium is 73% higher.
  • Salami contains 3 times less iron than elk meat. Elk meat contains 4.07mg of iron, while salami contains 1.56mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in elk meat is lower.
  • Elk meat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of elk meat is 0, while the glycemic index of salami is 28.

The food types used in this comparison are Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled 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 21% 1.5% 35% 153% 116% 112% 122% 6.5% 2.5% 57%
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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 +52.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.1%
Contains more IronIron +160.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +40.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5047.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +198.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.357mg

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% 11% 0% 36% 85% 115% 73% 112% 370% 0% 6.8% 0%
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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 EVitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +94.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +154.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.357mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~6.053mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.201mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.459mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
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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 +40.8%
Contains more WaterWater +43.7%
Contains more FatsFats +659.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +417.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
54% 39% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.342 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.161 g
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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 -85.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1047.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1470.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Elk meat Salami
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Elk meat Salami DV% diff.
Sodium 50mg 1740mg 73%
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 1.52µg 60%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.978mg 42%
Selenium 10.5µg 31.3µg 38%
Saturated fat 1.342g 9.316g 36%
Fats 3.41g 25.9g 35%
Iron 4.07mg 1.56mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 11.127g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.367mg 19%
Protein 30.76g 21.85g 18%
Choline 93.5mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 2.529g 16%
Phosphorus 285mg 191mg 13%
Zinc 4.12mg 2.93mg 11%
Calories 162kcal 336kcal 9%
Cholesterol 72mg 89mg 6%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 5%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.22mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.459mg 2%
Potassium 392mg 316mg 2%
Folate 9µg 3µg 2%
Magnesium 29mg 19mg 2%
Copper 0.349mg 0.357mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.357mg 1%
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 6.053mg 1%
Calcium 5mg 15mg 1%
Carbs 0g 2.4g 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.4g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.96g N/A
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 1.201mg 0%
Trans fat 0.586g N/A
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 1.236mg 0.521mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.291mg 0.675mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0.929mg 0%
Lysine 2.513mg 1.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.755mg 0.301mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.481mg 0%
Valine 1.428mg 0.668mg 0%
Histidine 0.948mg 0.359mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.084g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Elk meat 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
62%
Elk meat
57%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1690mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.974g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Elk meat
Elk meat is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.