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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 for chicken heart is 240% higher.
  • Salami contains 24 times more sodium than chicken heart. Salami contains 1740mg of sodium, while chicken heart contains 74mg.
  • Chicken heart has a lower glycemic index than salami.

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% 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 11% 3% 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 7.29µg 240%
Sodium 1740mg 74mg 72%
Iron 1.56mg 5.96mg 55%
Selenium 31.3µg 4.3µg 49%
Manganese 0.978mg 0.089mg 39%
Zinc 2.93mg 6.59mg 33%
Saturated fat 9.316g 2.66g 30%
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.728mg 29%
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 2.559mg 27%
Fats 25.9g 9.33g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 11.127g 2.37g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.152mg 18%
Choline 93.5mg 17%
Folate 3µg 72µg 17%
Cholesterol 89mg 136mg 16%
Protein 21.85g 15.55g 13%
Calories 336kcal 153kcal 9%
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.36mg 8%
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 4.883mg 7%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 5%
Potassium 316mg 176mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 3%
Phosphorus 191mg 177mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Carbs 2.4g 0.71g 1%
Copper 0.357mg 0.346mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 2.71g 1%
Magnesium 19mg 15mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Net carbs 2.4g 0.71g N/A
Calcium 15mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 0.96g N/A
Trans fat 0.586g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.199mg 0%
Threonine 0.521mg 0.704mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.675mg 0.833mg 0%
Leucine 0.929mg 1.355mg 0%
Lysine 1.107mg 1.303mg 0%
Methionine 0.301mg 0.376mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0.696mg 0%
Valine 0.668mg 0.88mg 0%
Histidine 0.359mg 0.408mg 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 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
57%
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.