Ham vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between ham and salami
- Ham has more vitamin B1; however, salami is higher in manganese, vitamin B12, copper, selenium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3.
- Salami covers your daily need for manganese, 40% more than ham.
- Ham has 2 times more vitamin B1 than salami. While ham has 0.754mg of vitamin B1, salami has only 0.367mg.
- Ham has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of salami is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +87.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +351.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1711.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +60.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +105.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +76.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +198% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +133.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +49.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +368.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +60% |
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Protein
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +324.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +368.3% |
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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| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.978mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 1.52µg | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 1.81g | 9.316g | 34% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.367mg | 32% |
| Fats | 5.53g | 25.9g | 31% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.357mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1203mg | 1740mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.62g | 11.127g | 21% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 31.3µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 1.201mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 6.053mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 2.529g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 89mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.357mg | 12% |
| Calories | 145kcal | 336kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.459mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3.2µg | 3% |
| Protein | 20.93g | 21.85g | 2% |
| Choline | 85.1mg | 93.5mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 196mg | 191mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 32IU | 41IU | 1% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 316mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.56mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.5g | 2.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.5g | 2.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.96g | N/A |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 2.93mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Folate | 3µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.586g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.931mg | 0.521mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 0.675mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.661mg | 0.929mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.775mg | 1.107mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 0.481mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.75mg | 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 |
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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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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?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ham contains less Sodium (difference - 537mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.506g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham is cheaper (difference - $2.2)