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Game vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between game and salami

  • Game is richer in iron and vitamin B2, yet salami is richer in manganese, selenium, copper, zinc, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for salami is 73% higher.
  • Game contains 3 times more iron than salami. Game contains 4.2mg of iron, while salami contains 1.56mg.
  • Salami contains less cholesterol.
  • Game has a lower glycemic index than salami.

Food types used in this article are Game meat, antelope, cooked, roasted 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.
Game
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 1.2% 33% 158% 71% 46% 90% 7% 2.9% 70%
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 +47.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.7%
Contains more IronIron +169.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +275%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +74.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4345.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +142.6%
~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.
Game
2
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% 0% 65% 168% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 B2Vitamin B2 +104.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Game
2
29% 3% 66% 2%
Protein: 29.45 g
Fats: 2.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.9 g
Other: 1.98 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 +34.8%
Contains more WaterWater +45.8%
Contains more FatsFats +870%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +135.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Game
1
44% 29% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.97 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.58 g
Salami
2
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 -89.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1666.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +336%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Game Salami
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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Game Salami DV% diff.
Sodium 54mg 1740mg 73%
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 63%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.978mg 42%
Saturated fat 0.97g 9.316g 38%
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 38%
Fats 2.67g 25.9g 36%
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 35%
Selenium 12.9µg 31.3µg 33%
Iron 4.2mg 1.56mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.73mg 0.357mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 0.63g 11.127g 26%
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 24%
Choline 93.5mg 17%
Copper 0.213mg 0.357mg 16%
Protein 29.45g 21.85g 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.58g 2.529g 13%
Cholesterol 126mg 89mg 12%
Zinc 1.68mg 2.93mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.367mg 9%
Calories 150kcal 336kcal 9%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 5%
Phosphorus 210mg 191mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 3%
Potassium 372mg 316mg 2%
Folate 9µg 3µg 2%
Magnesium 28mg 19mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Calcium 4mg 15mg 1%
Carbs 0g 2.4g 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.4g N/A
Sugar 0.96g N/A
Trans fat 0.586g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 1.362mg 0.521mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.126mg 0.675mg 0%
Leucine 2.489mg 0.929mg 0%
Lysine 2.462mg 1.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.838mg 0.301mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.166mg 0.481mg 0%
Valine 1.31mg 0.668mg 0%
Histidine 1.401mg 0.359mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Game 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
18%
Game
57%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Game
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salami
Salami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Game
Game is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Game
Game contains less Sodium (difference - 1686mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Game
Game is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.346g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Game
Game is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Game
Game 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.

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. Game - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173844/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.