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Lamb loin vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lamb loin and Salami

  • Lamb loin is richer in Vitamin B12, and Iron, yet Salami is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Salami is 73% higher.
  • Lamb loin contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.4% 22% 80% 40% 93% 77% 8.3% 2.6% 134%
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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 CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more IronIron +35.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4790%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~191mg

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% 2.2% 3% 25% 55% 133% 39% 25% 276% 12% 14% 48%
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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% 30% 92% 82% 113% 72% 106% 190% 8% 2.3% 51%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +46.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +267%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +317.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Choline ~93.5mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
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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 +16.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +242.6%
~equal in Protein ~21.85g
~equal in Fats ~25.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.87 g
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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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35.2%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~9.316g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb loin Salami Opinion
Calories 309kcal 336kcal Salami
Protein 22.55g 21.85g Lamb loin
Fats 23.59g 25.9g Salami
Net carbs 0g 2.4g Salami
Carbs 0g 2.4g Salami
Cholesterol 95mg 89mg Salami
Vitamin D 2IU 41IU Salami
Magnesium 23mg 19mg Lamb loin
Calcium 18mg 15mg Lamb loin
Potassium 246mg 316mg Salami
Iron 2.12mg 1.56mg Lamb loin
Sugar 0g 0.96g Lamb loin
Copper 0.119mg 0.357mg Salami
Zinc 3.41mg 2.93mg Lamb loin
Phosphorus 180mg 191mg Salami
Sodium 64mg 1740mg Lamb loin
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.22mg Salami
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1µg Salami
Manganese 0.02mg 0.978mg Salami
Selenium 24.6µg 31.3µg Salami
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.367mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.357mg Salami
Vitamin B3 7.1mg 6.053mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.65mg 1.201mg Salami
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.459mg Salami
Vitamin B12 2.21µg 1.52µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 4.7µg 3.2µg Lamb loin
Folate 19µg 3µg Lamb loin
Trans Fat 0.586g Lamb loin
Choline 88.4mg 93.5mg Salami
Saturated Fat 10.24g 9.316g Salami
Monounsaturated Fat 9.68g 11.127g Salami
Polyunsaturated fat 1.87g 2.529g Salami
Tryptophan 0.264mg 0.114mg Lamb loin
Threonine 0.965mg 0.521mg Lamb loin
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.675mg Lamb loin
Leucine 1.754mg 0.929mg Lamb loin
Lysine 1.991mg 1.107mg Lamb loin
Methionine 0.579mg 0.301mg Lamb loin
Phenylalanine 0.918mg 0.481mg Lamb loin
Valine 1.217mg 0.668mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.714mg 0.359mg Lamb loin
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g Salami
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g Salami
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g Salami

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb loin 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
49%
Lamb loin
58%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Lamb loin
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salami
Salami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salami
Salami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.924g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 1676mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.