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 for salami is 73% higher.
- Lamb loin contains less sodium.
- Lamb loin has a lower glycemic index than salami.
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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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.
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 64mg | 1740mg | 73% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.978mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.21µg | 1.52µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.459mg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.357mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.367mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 24.6µg | 31.3µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.65mg | 1.201mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.357mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.12mg | 1.56mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.1mg | 6.053mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 41IU | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Folate | 19µg | 3µg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 10.24g | 9.316g | 4% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 2.93mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.68g | 11.127g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.87g | 2.529g | 4% |
| Fats | 23.59g | 25.9g | 4% |
| Potassium | 246mg | 316mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 191mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 89mg | 2% |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 93.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 4.7µg | 3.2µg | 1% |
| Calories | 309kcal | 336kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 22.55g | 21.85g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 2.4g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 2.4g | N/A |
| Calcium | 18mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.96g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.586g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.264mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.965mg | 0.521mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.088mg | 0.675mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.754mg | 0.929mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.991mg | 1.107mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.579mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.918mg | 0.481mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.217mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.714mg | 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
49%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
91%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salami is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.924g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb loin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 1676mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb loin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb loin is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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