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Liver vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Liver and Salami

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Folate in Liver is higher than in Salami.
  • Liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 715% more than Salami.
  • Salami contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 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.
Liver
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3% 13% 672% 211% 183% 103% 6.4% 39% 368%
Salami
4
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 IronIron +1048.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +129.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +115.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +110.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +226%

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.
Liver
8
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 79% 1080% 0% 0% 65% 507% 158% 286% 132% 2334% 0% 122% 0%
Salami
5
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +515.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +297.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1128.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +5333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
3
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
Salami
2
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 ProteinProtein +19.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +56.7%
Contains more WaterWater +42.3%
Contains more FatsFats +488.6%
Contains more OtherOther +210.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
1
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
Salami
2
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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1666.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +140.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Liver Salami
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Salami Opinion
Calories 165kcal 336kcal Salami
Protein 26.02g 21.85g Liver
Fats 4.4g 25.9g Salami
Vitamin C 23.6mg 0mg Liver
Net carbs 3.76g 2.4g Liver
Carbs 3.76g 2.4g Liver
Cholesterol 355mg 89mg Salami
Vitamin D 41IU Salami
Magnesium 14mg 19mg Salami
Calcium 10mg 15mg Salami
Potassium 150mg 316mg Salami
Iron 17.92mg 1.56mg Liver
Sugar 0.96g Liver
Copper 0.634mg 0.357mg Liver
Zinc 6.72mg 2.93mg Liver
Phosphorus 241mg 191mg Liver
Sodium 49mg 1740mg Liver
Vitamin A 17997IU 0IU Liver
Vitamin A 5405µg 0µg Liver
Vitamin E 0.22mg Salami
Vitamin D 1µg Salami
Manganese 0.3mg 0.978mg Salami
Selenium 67.5µg 31.3µg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.367mg Salami
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.357mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 6.053mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 1.201mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.459mg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 1.52µg Liver
Vitamin K 3.2µg Salami
Folate 163µg 3µg Liver
Trans Fat 0.586g Liver
Choline 93.5mg Salami
Saturated Fat 1.41g 9.316g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 11.127g Salami
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 2.529g Salami
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.114mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg 0.521mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.675mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg 0.929mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg 1.107mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg 0.301mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0.481mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg 0.668mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg 0.359mg Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g Salami
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0g Liver
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
Liver 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
366%
Liver
58%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salami
Salami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 1691mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.906g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.