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Salami vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between salami and corned beef?

  • Salami is richer in manganese, vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2, while corned beef is higher in zinc.
  • Salami's daily need coverage for manganese is 42% higher.
  • Corned beef has 14 times less vitamin B1 than salami. Salami has 0.367mg of vitamin B1, while corned beef has 0.026mg.
  • Corned beef is lower in sodium.
  • Salami has a higher glycemic index (28) than corned beef (0).

We used Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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.
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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +87.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +117.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +131.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4345.5%
Contains more IronIron +19.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.1%
~equal in Selenium ~32.8µg

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% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1311.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +99.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +186%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +99.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +113.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +35.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.63µg

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
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.3%
Contains more FatsFats +36.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +410.6%
Contains more OtherOther +79.9%
Contains more WaterWater +32.3%

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
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +277.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salami Corned beef DV% diff.
Manganese 0.978mg 0.022mg 42%
Sodium 1740mg 973mg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.026mg 28%
Copper 0.357mg 0.154mg 23%
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 3.03mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.23mg 18%
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 0.42mg 16%
Zinc 2.93mg 4.58mg 15%
Saturated fat 9.316g 6.34g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.17mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 0.67g 12%
Fats 25.9g 18.98g 11%
Phosphorus 191mg 125mg 9%
Protein 21.85g 18.17g 7%
Vitamin D 41IU 4IU 5%
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 1.63µg 5%
Potassium 316mg 145mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 11.127g 9.22g 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 0.1µg 5%
Choline 93.5mg 69.2mg 4%
Calories 336kcal 251kcal 4%
Iron 1.56mg 1.86mg 4%
Selenium 31.3µg 32.8µg 3%
Cholesterol 89mg 98mg 3%
Magnesium 19mg 12mg 2%
Calcium 15mg 8mg 1%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 1.5µg 1%
Folate 3µg 6µg 1%
Carbs 2.4g 0.47g 1%
Net carbs 2.4g 0.47g N/A
Sugar 0.96g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.16mg 0%
Trans fat 0.586g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.119mg 0%
Threonine 0.521mg 0.726mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.675mg 0.827mg 0%
Leucine 0.929mg 1.445mg 0%
Lysine 1.107mg 1.536mg 0%
Methionine 0.301mg 0.473mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0.718mg 0%
Valine 0.668mg 0.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.359mg 0.58mg 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 Corned beef
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
33%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
63%
Corned beef

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 - 9mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corned beef
Corned beef contains less Sodium (difference - 767mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.976g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef 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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.