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Salami vs. Chicken heart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Salami and Chicken heart

  • Salami is richer in Selenium, Manganese, and Vitamin B1, yet Chicken heart is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chicken heart is 240% higher.
  • Salami contains 24 times more Sodium than Chicken heart. Salami contains 1740mg of Sodium, while Chicken heart contains 74mg.

Food types used in this article are Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Chicken, heart, all classes, raw.

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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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.6% 16% 224% 115% 180% 76% 9.7% 12% 23%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +998.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +627.9%
Contains more IronIron +282.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +124.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.346mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~177mg

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
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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%
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 11% 1.8% 0% 0% 38% 168% 92% 154% 83% 911% 0% 54% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +113.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +379.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +2300%

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
16% 9% 74%
Protein: 15.55 g
Fats: 9.33 g
Carbs: 0.71 g
Water: 73.56 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.5%
Contains more FatsFats +177.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +238%
Contains more OtherOther +448.2%
Contains more WaterWater +62.8%

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
34% 31% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.71 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +369.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.71g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Salami Chicken heart
Rich in minerals ok
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 vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salami Chicken heart Opinion
Calories 336kcal 153kcal Salami
Protein 21.85g 15.55g Salami
Fats 25.9g 9.33g Salami
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Chicken heart
Net carbs 2.4g 0.71g Salami
Carbs 2.4g 0.71g Salami
Cholesterol 89mg 136mg Salami
Vitamin D 41IU Salami
Magnesium 19mg 15mg Salami
Calcium 15mg 12mg Salami
Potassium 316mg 176mg Salami
Iron 1.56mg 5.96mg Chicken heart
Sugar 0.96g Chicken heart
Copper 0.357mg 0.346mg Salami
Zinc 2.93mg 6.59mg Chicken heart
Phosphorus 191mg 177mg Salami
Sodium 1740mg 74mg Chicken heart
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Chicken heart
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg Chicken heart
Vitamin E 0.22mg Salami
Vitamin D 1µg Salami
Manganese 0.978mg 0.089mg Salami
Selenium 31.3µg 4.3µg Salami
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.152mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.728mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 4.883mg Salami
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 2.559mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.36mg Salami
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 7.29µg Chicken heart
Vitamin K 3.2µg Salami
Folate 3µg 72µg Chicken heart
Trans Fat 0.586g Chicken heart
Choline 93.5mg Salami
Saturated Fat 9.316g 2.66g Chicken heart
Monounsaturated Fat 11.127g 2.37g Salami
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 2.71g Chicken heart
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.199mg Chicken heart
Threonine 0.521mg 0.704mg Chicken heart
Isoleucine 0.675mg 0.833mg Chicken heart
Leucine 0.929mg 1.355mg Chicken heart
Lysine 1.107mg 1.303mg Chicken heart
Methionine 0.301mg 0.376mg Chicken heart
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0.696mg Chicken heart
Valine 0.668mg 0.88mg Chicken heart
Histidine 0.359mg 0.408mg Chicken heart
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
Salami Chicken heart
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
58%
Salami
116%
Chicken heart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
67%
Chicken heart

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salami
Salami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart contains less Sodium (difference - 1666mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.656g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
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. Salami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172936/nutrients
  2. Chicken heart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171458/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.