Lamb shoulder vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lamb shoulder and salami
- Lamb shoulder is higher in vitamin B12 and zinc, yet salami is higher in manganese, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
- Salami covers your daily sodium needs 73% more than lamb shoulder.
- Lamb shoulder contains 2 times more vitamin B12 than salami. While lamb shoulder contains 2.55µg of vitamin B12, salami contains only 1.52µg.
- The amount of sodium in lamb shoulder is lower.
- The glycemic index of lamb shoulder is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, 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 | +30.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +52.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +215.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4557.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +23.2% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +67.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +307.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +69.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +282.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.53 g
Fats:
20.24 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.92 g
Other:
1.31 g
Protein:
21.85 g
Fats:
25.9 g
Carbs:
2.4 g
Water:
45.19 g
Other:
4.66 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +28% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +255.7% |
~equal in
Protein
~21.85g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.74 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.61 g
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 | +34.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +57.1% |
~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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 65mg | 1740mg | 73% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 1.52µg | 43% |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.978mg | 42% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.357mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.459mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.367mg | 23% |
| Choline | 93.5mg | 17% | |
| Zinc | 4.48mg | 2.93mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 31.3µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.71mg | 1.201mg | 10% |
| Fats | 20.24g | 25.9g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.357mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.3g | 11.127g | 7% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 1.56mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.61g | 2.529g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Folate | 20µg | 3µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 6.053mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3.2µg | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 8.74g | 9.316g | 3% |
| Calories | 279kcal | 336kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 316mg | 2% |
| Protein | 22.53g | 21.85g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 183mg | 191mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 89mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 2.4g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 2.4g | N/A |
| Calcium | 18mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.96g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.586g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.964mg | 0.521mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.087mg | 0.675mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.753mg | 0.929mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.99mg | 1.107mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.578mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0.481mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.216mg | 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
91%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 1675mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.576g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb shoulder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb shoulder 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.