Salami vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are salami and chicken meat different?
- Salami has more vitamin B12, manganese, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, selenium, and zinc; however, chicken meat is richer in vitamin B3.
- Salami covers your daily need for sodium, 72% more than chicken meat.
- Salami has 49 times more manganese than chicken meat. Salami has 0.978mg of manganese, while chicken meat has 0.02mg.
- Chicken meat contains less sodium.
- Salami has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of salami is 28, while the glycemic index of chicken meat is 0.
Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types were used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +440.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +51% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4790% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +482.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +112.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +406.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +33.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +41.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +22.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +40.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.85 g
Fats:
25.9 g
Carbs:
2.4 g
Water:
45.19 g
Other:
4.66 g
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +90.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-1431.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.316 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.529 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +108.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +17.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1740mg | 82mg | 72% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.52µg | 0.3µg | 51% |
| Manganese | 0.978mg | 0.02mg | 42% |
| Copper | 0.357mg | 0.066mg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 9.316g | 3.79g | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.367mg | 0.063mg | 25% |
| Fats | 25.9g | 13.6g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.357mg | 0.168mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.053mg | 8.487mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.127g | 5.34g | 14% |
| Selenium | 31.3µg | 23.9µg | 13% |
| Protein | 21.85g | 27.3g | 11% |
| Zinc | 2.93mg | 1.94mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 48µg | 5% |
| Calories | 336kcal | 239kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.459mg | 0.4mg | 5% |
| Choline | 93.5mg | 65.9mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 2IU | 5% |
| Iron | 1.56mg | 1.26mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.529g | 2.97g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.201mg | 1.03mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 223mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 191mg | 182mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 3.2µg | 2.4µg | 1% |
| Folate | 3µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.4g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.4g | 0g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 88mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.96g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.586g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.114mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.521mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.675mg | 1.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.929mg | 1.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.107mg | 2.223mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.301mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.481mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.668mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.359mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.126g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | 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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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1658mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.526g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $1.7)