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.
| 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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
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% |
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Protein
~21.85g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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91%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1667mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.243g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $0.7)