Luncheon meat vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between luncheon meat and salami
- Luncheon meat has more selenium; however, salami is higher in manganese, copper, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
- Salami covers your daily need for manganese, 41% more than luncheon meat.
- Luncheon meat has less sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned 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 less SodiumSodium | -52.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +60.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1090% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2543.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +186.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +67.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +95.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +68.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +65.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +46.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.5 g
Fats:
12.77 g
Carbs:
1.04 g
Water:
65.87 g
Other:
2.82 g
Protein:
21.85 g
Fats:
25.9 g
Carbs:
2.4 g
Water:
45.19 g
Other:
4.66 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +102.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +130.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +65.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.944 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.565 g
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 | -57.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +95.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +61.6% |
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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| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.978mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 820mg | 1740mg | 40% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.357mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 1.52µg | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 3.944g | 9.316g | 24% |
| Fats | 12.77g | 25.9g | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.367mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.685g | 11.127g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.459mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 38.3µg | 31.3µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg | 1.201mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.357mg | 11% |
| Protein | 17.5g | 21.85g | 9% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 1.56mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 2.93mg | 7% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 336kcal | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 2.529g | 6% |
| Choline | 63.9mg | 93.5mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 6.053mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 89mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 191mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3.2µg | 3% |
| Folate | 0µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.04g | 2.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.04g | 2.4g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 316mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.96g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.586g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.114mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.521mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.675mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.929mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.107mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.301mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.481mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.668mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.359mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.126g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g | 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
33%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
91%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Luncheon meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Luncheon meat contains less Sodium (difference - 920mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.372g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Luncheon meat is cheaper (difference - $2.7)