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Jerky vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Jerky and Salami

  • Jerky has more Iron, Zinc, Folate, and Phosphorus, while Salami has more Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for Iron is 48% higher.
  • Salami contains 45 times less Folate than Jerky. Jerky contains 134µg of Folate, while Salami contains 3µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed 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.
Jerky
Jerky
6
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4
Salami
Salami
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +247.4%
Contains more Magnesium +168.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.1%
Contains more Potassium +88.9%
Contains more Zinc +176.8%
Contains less Sodium -16.4%
Contains more Copper +57.3%
Contains more Manganese +781.1%
Contains more Selenium +192.5%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Salami
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 14% 82% 28% 227% 80% 119% 128% 171%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +247.4%
Contains more Magnesium +168.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.1%
Contains more Potassium +88.9%
Contains more Zinc +176.8%
Contains less Sodium -16.4%
Contains more Copper +57.3%
Contains more Manganese +781.1%
Contains more Selenium +192.5%

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.
Jerky
Jerky
2
:
8
Salami
Salami
Contains more Vitamin E +122.7%
Contains more Folate +4366.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +249.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +636.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +39.1%
Jerky
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
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 E +122.7%
Contains more Folate +4366.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +249.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +636.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +39.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
Jerky
3
:
2
Salami
Salami
Contains more Protein +51.9%
Contains more Carbs +358.3%
Contains more Other +46.8%
Contains more Water +93.5%
Equal in Fats - 25.9
Jerky
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 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 Protein +51.9%
Contains more Carbs +358.3%
Contains more Other +46.8%
Contains more Water +93.5%
Equal in Fats - 25.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
Jerky
1
:
2
Salami
Salami
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 11.127
Jerky
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Salami
41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.529 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 11.127

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Salami Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 2.4g Jerky
Protein 33.2g 21.85g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 25.9g Salami
Carbs 11g 2.4g Jerky
Calories 410kcal 336kcal Jerky
Sugar 9g 0.96g Salami
Fiber 1.8g 0g Jerky
Calcium 20mg 15mg Jerky
Iron 5.42mg 1.56mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 19mg Jerky
Phosphorus 407mg 191mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 316mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 1740mg Salami
Zinc 8.11mg 2.93mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.357mg Salami
Manganese 0.111mg 0.978mg Salami
Selenium 10.7µg 31.3µg Salami
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.22mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU 41IU Salami
Vitamin D 0.3µg 1µg Salami
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.367mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.357mg Salami
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 6.053mg Salami
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 1.201mg Salami
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.459mg Salami
Folate 134µg 3µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 1.52µg Salami
Vitamin K 2.3µg 3.2µg Salami
Tryptophan 0.114mg Salami
Threonine 0.521mg Salami
Isoleucine 0.675mg Salami
Leucine 0.929mg Salami
Lysine 1.107mg Salami
Methionine 0.301mg Salami
Phenylalanine 0.481mg Salami
Valine 0.668mg Salami
Histidine 0.359mg Salami
Cholesterol 48mg 89mg Jerky
Trans Fat 0.586g Jerky
Saturated Fat 10.85g 9.316g Salami
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 11.127g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 2.529g Salami
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g Salami
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g Salami
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g Salami

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is better in case of low diet
Jerky Salami
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
34%
Jerky
58%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salami
Salami is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salami
Salami contains less Sodium (difference - 341mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salami
Salami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.534g)
Which food is cheaper?
Salami
Salami is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals

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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.