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Quail meat vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between quail meat and salami?

  • Quail meat is richer in iron, copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B6, while salami is higher in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, and vitamin B1.
  • Salami's daily need coverage for sodium is 73% higher.
  • Salami has 3 times less iron than quail meat. Quail meat has 3.97mg of iron, while salami has 1.56mg.
  • Quail meat is lower in saturated fat.
  • Salami has a higher glycemic index (28) than quail meat (0).

We used Quail, meat and skin, raw and Salami, cooked, beef and pork types in this comparison.

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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% 3.9% 19% 149% 169% 66% 118% 6.9% 2.5% 91%
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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 IronIron +154.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +42%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5047.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +88.6%

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 20% 24% 0% 0% 61% 60% 141% 46% 138% 54% 0% 6% 0%
Salami
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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% 15% 92% 82% 113% 72% 106% 190% 8% 2.3% 51%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +253.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 12% 70%
Protein: 19.63 g
Fats: 12.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.65 g
Other: 0 g
Salami
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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 +54.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.3%
Contains more FatsFats +114.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~4.66g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 40% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.38 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.18 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.98 g
Salami
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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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +166.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Quail meat 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 Quail meat Salami DV% diff.
Sodium 53mg 1740mg 73%
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 1.52µg 45%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.978mg 42%
Iron 3.97mg 1.56mg 30%
Saturated fat 3.38g 9.316g 27%
Selenium 16.6µg 31.3µg 27%
Fats 12.05g 25.9g 21%
Copper 0.507mg 0.357mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 4.18g 11.127g 17%
Choline 93.5mg 17%
Phosphorus 275mg 191mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.459mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.244mg 0.367mg 10%
Vitamin B3 7.538mg 6.053mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.772mg 1.201mg 9%
Vitamin A 73µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.357mg 7%
Calories 192kcal 336kcal 7%
Vitamin C 6.1mg 0mg 7%
Zinc 2.42mg 2.93mg 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 5%
Protein 19.63g 21.85g 4%
Cholesterol 76mg 89mg 4%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.98g 2.529g 3%
Potassium 216mg 316mg 3%
Carbs 0g 2.4g 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Folate 8µg 3µg 1%
Magnesium 23mg 19mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.4g N/A
Calcium 13mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 0.96g N/A
Trans fat 0.586g N/A
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.945mg 0.521mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.013mg 0.675mg 0%
Leucine 1.613mg 0.929mg 0%
Lysine 1.645mg 1.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.591mg 0.301mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.826mg 0.481mg 0%
Valine 1.033mg 0.668mg 0%
Histidine 0.696mg 0.359mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Quail meat 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
42%
Quail meat
57%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Quail meat
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quail meat
Quail meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1687mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.936g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Quail meat
Quail meat 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.
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. Quail meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172418/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.