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Salami vs. Beef ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between salami and beef ribs

  • Salami is higher in manganese, copper, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3, yet beef ribs are higher in vitamin B12 and zinc.
  • Salami covers your daily sodium needs 73% more than beef ribs.
  • Salami contains 75 times more manganese than beef ribs. While salami contains 0.978mg of manganese, beef ribs contain only 0.013mg.
  • The amount of sodium in beef ribs is lower.
  • The glycemic index of beef ribs is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 3% 26% 87% 29% 157% 74% 8.3% 1.7% 116%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more CopperCopper +305.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7423.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +47.6%
Contains more IronIron +49.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +96.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Potassium ~290mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~172mg

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.
Salami
9
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%
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% 0% 0% 18% 44% 68% 22% 53% 291% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +424.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +224.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +99.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +53.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +663.9%
Contains more FatsFats +17.7%
~equal in Protein ~22.8g
~equal in Water ~46.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.29 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +140.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Salami Beef ribs
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salami Beef ribs DV% diff.
Sodium 1740mg 64mg 73%
Manganese 0.978mg 0.013mg 42%
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 2.33µg 34%
Copper 0.357mg 0.088mg 30%
Zinc 2.93mg 5.76mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.07mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.23mg 18%
Selenium 31.3µg 21.2µg 18%
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 0.37mg 17%
Choline 93.5mg 17%
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 3.64mg 15%
Saturated fat 9.316g 12.29g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.19mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 1.05g 10%
Iron 1.56mg 2.33mg 10%
Fats 25.9g 30.49g 7%
Vitamin D 41IU 5%
Monounsaturated fat 11.127g 13.04g 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 3%
Phosphorus 191mg 172mg 3%
Calories 336kcal 372kcal 2%
Protein 21.85g 22.8g 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Potassium 316mg 290mg 1%
Calcium 15mg 10mg 1%
Folate 3µg 7µg 1%
Cholesterol 89mg 85mg 1%
Carbs 2.4g 0g 1%
Net carbs 2.4g 0g N/A
Magnesium 19mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 0.96g N/A
Trans fat 0.586g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.255mg 0%
Threonine 0.521mg 0.996mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.675mg 1.025mg 0%
Leucine 0.929mg 1.802mg 0%
Lysine 1.107mg 1.897mg 0%
Methionine 0.301mg 0.584mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0.89mg 0%
Valine 0.668mg 1.109mg 0%
Histidine 0.359mg 0.781mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salami Beef ribs
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
57%
Salami
39%
Beef ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
52%
Beef ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salami
Salami is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.974g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 1676mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is cheaper (difference - $2.7)

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. Salami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172936/nutrients
  2. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/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.