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Italian sausage raw vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Italian sausage raw and Salami

  • Italian sausage raw is higher in Vitamin B1, yet Salami is higher in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
  • Salami covers your daily Sodium needs 44% more than Italian sausage raw.
  • Italian sausage raw contains 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Salami. While Italian sausage raw contains 0.568mg of Vitamin B1, Salami contains only 0.367mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Italian sausage raw is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Sausage, Italian, pork, raw 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.
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
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Salami
Salami
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains less Sodium -58%
Contains more Iron +32.2%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.5%
Contains more Potassium +24.9%
Contains more Zinc +63.7%
Contains more Copper +346.3%
Contains more Manganese +1586.2%
Contains more Selenium +26.2%
Italian sausage raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27% 8% 136%
Salami
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 14% 82% 28% 227% 80% 119% 128% 171%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains less Sodium -58%
Contains more Iron +32.2%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.5%
Contains more Potassium +24.9%
Contains more Zinc +63.7%
Contains more Copper +346.3%
Contains more Manganese +1586.2%
Contains more Selenium +26.2%

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.
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
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Salami
Salami
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.8%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +67%
Italian sausage raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 142% 39% 61% 31% 70% 6% 114% 0%
Salami
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 30% 0% 92% 83% 114% 73% 106% 3% 191% 8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.8%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +67%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
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Salami
Salami
Contains more Fats +21%
Contains more Water +13%
Contains more Protein +53.3%
Contains more Carbs +269.2%
Contains more Other +73.2%
Italian sausage raw
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Salami
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 Fats +21%
Contains more Water +13%
Contains more Protein +53.3%
Contains more Carbs +269.2%
Contains more Other +73.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
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Salami
Salami
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.3%
Italian sausage raw
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
Salami
41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.529 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Italian sausage raw Salami
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage raw Salami Opinion
Net carbs 0.65g 2.4g Salami
Protein 14.25g 21.85g Salami
Fats 31.33g 25.9g Italian sausage raw
Carbs 0.65g 2.4g Salami
Calories 346kcal 336kcal Italian sausage raw
Sugar 0.96g Italian sausage raw
Calcium 18mg 15mg Italian sausage raw
Iron 1.18mg 1.56mg Salami
Magnesium 14mg 19mg Salami
Phosphorus 142mg 191mg Salami
Potassium 253mg 316mg Salami
Sodium 731mg 1740mg Italian sausage raw
Zinc 1.79mg 2.93mg Salami
Copper 0.08mg 0.357mg Salami
Manganese 0.058mg 0.978mg Salami
Selenium 24.8µg 31.3µg Salami
Vitamin E 0.22mg Salami
Vitamin D 41IU Salami
Vitamin D 1µg Salami
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.367mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.357mg Salami
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 6.053mg Salami
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 1.201mg Salami
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.459mg Salami
Folate 8µg 3µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 1.52µg Salami
Vitamin K 3.2µg Salami
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.114mg
Threonine 0.563mg 0.521mg Italian sausage raw
Isoleucine 0.52mg 0.675mg Salami
Leucine 0.956mg 0.929mg Italian sausage raw
Lysine 1.083mg 1.107mg Salami
Methionine 0.346mg 0.301mg Italian sausage raw
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0.481mg Salami
Valine 0.572mg 0.668mg Salami
Histidine 0.411mg 0.359mg Italian sausage raw
Cholesterol 76mg 89mg Italian sausage raw
Trans Fat 0.586g Italian sausage raw
Saturated Fat 11.27g 9.316g Salami
Monounsaturated Fat 14.34g 11.127g Italian sausage raw
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 2.529g Italian sausage raw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g Salami
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g Salami
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g Salami

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw Salami
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
39%
Italian sausage raw
58%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salami
Salami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.954g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1009mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)

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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.