Salami vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between salami and crab meat?
- Salami is richer in manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6, while crab meat is higher in vitamin B12, copper, and zinc.
- Crab meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 416% higher.
- Crab meat has 70 times less saturated fat than salami. Salami has 9.316g of saturated fat, while crab meat has 0.133g.
- Salami has a higher glycemic index (28) than crab meat (0).
We used Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat 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.
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +105.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2345% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +231.6% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +293.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +231.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +160.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +592.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +549.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +351.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +200.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +155% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +656.6% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1600% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1581.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +198.7% |
Contains more WaterWater | +71.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5914.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +371.8% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.6% |
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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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 1.52µg | 11.5µg | 416% |
Copper | 0.357mg | 1.182mg | 92% |
Zinc | 2.93mg | 7.62mg | 43% |
Saturated fat | 9.316g | 0.133g | 42% |
Manganese | 0.978mg | 0.04mg | 41% |
Fats | 25.9g | 1.54g | 37% |
Sodium | 1740mg | 1072mg | 29% |
Vitamin B3 | 6.053mg | 1.34mg | 29% |
Monounsaturated fat | 11.127g | 0.185g | 27% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.367mg | 0.053mg | 26% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.357mg | 0.055mg | 23% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.459mg | 0.18mg | 21% |
Choline | 93.5mg | 17% | |
Vitamin B5 | 1.201mg | 0.4mg | 16% |
Selenium | 31.3µg | 40µg | 16% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.529g | 0.536g | 13% |
Phosphorus | 191mg | 280mg | 13% |
Folate | 3µg | 51µg | 12% |
Calories | 336kcal | 97kcal | 12% |
Cholesterol | 89mg | 53mg | 12% |
Magnesium | 19mg | 63mg | 10% |
Iron | 1.56mg | 0.76mg | 10% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.6mg | 8% |
Vitamin D | 41IU | 5% | |
Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
Protein | 21.85g | 19.35g | 5% |
Calcium | 15mg | 59mg | 4% |
Vitamin K | 3.2µg | 3% | |
Potassium | 316mg | 262mg | 2% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 9µg | 1% |
Carbs | 2.4g | 0g | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 2.4g | 0g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.96g | N/A | |
Trans fat | 0.586g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.114mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.521mg | 0.783mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.675mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.929mg | 1.536mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.107mg | 1.684mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.301mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.481mg | 0.817mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.668mg | 0.91mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.359mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.295g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.118g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.126g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.031g | 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
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125%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%

120%

Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?

Salami is cheaper (difference - $9.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Crab meat contains less Sodium (difference - 668mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.183g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.