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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.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.4% 23% 76% 38% 122% 78% 8.5% 2.7% 139%
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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 +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%
~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% 2.8% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 319% 0% 15% 0%
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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 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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~6.053mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 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 +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
47% 45% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.61 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 +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.
Lamb shoulder Salami
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb shoulder Salami Opinion
Calories 279kcal 336kcal Salami
Protein 22.53g 21.85g Lamb shoulder
Fats 20.24g 25.9g Salami
Net carbs 0g 2.4g Salami
Carbs 0g 2.4g Salami
Cholesterol 92mg 89mg Salami
Vitamin D 41IU Salami
Magnesium 23mg 19mg Lamb shoulder
Calcium 18mg 15mg Lamb shoulder
Potassium 259mg 316mg Salami
Iron 2.03mg 1.56mg Lamb shoulder
Sugar 0.96g Lamb shoulder
Copper 0.113mg 0.357mg Salami
Zinc 4.48mg 2.93mg Lamb shoulder
Phosphorus 183mg 191mg Salami
Sodium 65mg 1740mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.22mg Salami
Vitamin D 1µg Salami
Manganese 0.021mg 0.978mg Salami
Selenium 25.4µg 31.3µg Salami
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.367mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.357mg Salami
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 6.053mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 1.201mg Salami
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.459mg Salami
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 1.52µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin K 3.2µg Salami
Folate 20µg 3µg Lamb shoulder
Trans Fat 0.586g Lamb shoulder
Choline 93.5mg Salami
Saturated Fat 8.74g 9.316g Lamb shoulder
Monounsaturated Fat 8.3g 11.127g Salami
Polyunsaturated fat 1.61g 2.529g Salami
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.114mg Lamb shoulder
Threonine 0.964mg 0.521mg Lamb shoulder
Isoleucine 1.087mg 0.675mg Lamb shoulder
Leucine 1.753mg 0.929mg Lamb shoulder
Lysine 1.99mg 1.107mg Lamb shoulder
Methionine 0.578mg 0.301mg Lamb shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.481mg Lamb shoulder
Valine 1.216mg 0.668mg Lamb shoulder
Histidine 0.714mg 0.359mg Lamb shoulder
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 shoulder 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 shoulder
58%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Lamb shoulder
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salami
Salami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 1675mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.576g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb shoulder
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.

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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/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.