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Ground beef vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between ground beef and salami

  • Ground beef is richer in vitamin B12 and zinc, yet salami is richer in manganese, copper, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for salami is 72% higher.
  • Ground beef contains 2 times more zinc than salami. Ground beef contains 5.84mg of zinc, while salami contains 2.93mg.
  • Ground beef contains less saturated fat.
  • Ground beef has a lower glycemic index than salami.

Food types used in this article are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
Salami
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 CalciumCalcium +120%
Contains more IronIron +45.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +99.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +351.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10766.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +63.9%

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% 1% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
Salami
Salami
9
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +63.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +619.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +134.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +10.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +27.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Salami
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 WaterWater +29.2%
Contains more FatsFats +68.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +95%
~equal in Protein ~21.85g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 53% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.408 g
Salami
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 -34.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +52%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +519.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ground beef Salami
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Salami DV% diff.
Sodium 73mg 1740mg 72%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.978mg 42%
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 1.52µg 40%
Copper 0.079mg 0.357mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.367mg 26%
Zinc 5.84mg 2.93mg 26%
Selenium 19.1µg 31.3µg 22%
Fats 15.37g 25.9g 16%
Saturated fat 6.073g 9.316g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 1.201mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.357mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 2.529g 14%
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 6.053mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.459mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 7.322g 11.127g 10%
Iron 2.27mg 1.56mg 9%
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg 5%
Calories 241kcal 336kcal 5%
Vitamin D 2IU 41IU 5%
Phosphorus 166mg 191mg 4%
Choline 73.2mg 93.5mg 4%
Protein 23.87g 21.85g 4%
Potassium 241mg 316mg 2%
Calcium 33mg 15mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.22mg 1%
Folate 7µg 3µg 1%
Carbs 0g 2.4g 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.4g N/A
Cholesterol 88mg 89mg 0%
Magnesium 17mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.96g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 3.2µg 0%
Trans fat 1.173g 0.586g N/A
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.923mg 0.521mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.675mg 0%
Leucine 1.861mg 0.929mg 0%
Lysine 1.976mg 1.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.614mg 0.301mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.481mg 0%
Valine 1.172mg 0.668mg 0%
Histidine 0.775mg 0.359mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 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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is better in case of low diet
Ground beef 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
46%
Ground beef
57%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1667mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.243g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $0.7)

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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.