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Lamb leg vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between lamb leg and salami

  • Lamb leg has more vitamin B12; however, salami is richer in manganese, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
  • Salami covers your daily sodium needs 73% more than lamb leg.
  • Salami has 2 times less vitamin B12 than lamb leg. Lamb leg has 2.5µg of vitamin B12, while salami has 1.52µg.
  • Lamb leg contains less saturated fat.
  • Salami has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of salami is 28, while the glycemic index of lamb leg is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 2.7% 22% 62% 38% 91% 73% 7.3% 2.6% 113%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +21.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +215.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4790%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +51.2%
~equal in Iron ~1.56mg

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% 0% 4.2% 0% 33% 53% 117% 41% 35% 313% 0% 14% 0%
Salami
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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 B12Vitamin B12 +64.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +182.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +206%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.22mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~6.053mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 17% 64%
Protein: 17.91 g
Fats: 17.07 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 0.7 g
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 +42.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22%
Contains more FatsFats +51.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +565.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 44% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.35 g
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 -20.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +59%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +87.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb leg 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 Lamb leg Salami DV% diff.
Sodium 56mg 1740mg 73%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.978mg 42%
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 1.52µg 41%
Copper 0.113mg 0.357mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.459mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.367mg 20%
Selenium 20.7µg 31.3µg 19%
Choline 93.5mg 17%
Fats 17.07g 25.9g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.357mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 1.201mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 7g 11.127g 10%
Saturated fat 7.43g 9.316g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.35g 2.529g 8%
Protein 17.91g 21.85g 8%
Cholesterol 69mg 89mg 7%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 5%
Calories 230kcal 336kcal 5%
Folate 19µg 3µg 4%
Zinc 3.32mg 2.93mg 4%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 3%
Phosphorus 170mg 191mg 3%
Potassium 249mg 316mg 2%
Vitamin B3 6.26mg 6.053mg 1%
Iron 1.66mg 1.56mg 1%
Calcium 9mg 15mg 1%
Magnesium 23mg 19mg 1%
Carbs 0g 2.4g 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.4g N/A
Sugar 0.96g N/A
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.22mg 0%
Trans fat 0.586g N/A
Tryptophan 0.209mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.767mg 0.521mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.864mg 0.675mg 0%
Leucine 1.393mg 0.929mg 0%
Lysine 1.582mg 1.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.46mg 0.301mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.729mg 0.481mg 0%
Valine 0.967mg 0.668mg 0%
Histidine 0.567mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb leg 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
47%
Lamb leg
57%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Lamb leg
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?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1684mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.886g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is cheaper (difference - $2.7)

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. Lamb leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174311/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.