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Salami vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Salami and Ground beef

  • Salami is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, yet Ground beef is richer in Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Salami is 72% higher.
  • Salami contains 109 times more Manganese than Ground beef. Salami contains 0.978mg of Manganese, while Ground beef contains 0.009mg.
  • Ground beef contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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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 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +351.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10766.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +63.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120%
Contains more IronIron +45.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +99.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%

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.
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 0% 0.54% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +619.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +134.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +63.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.9µg

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
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more FatsFats +68.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +95%
Contains more WaterWater +29.2%
~equal in Protein ~23.87g

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
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.408 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +52%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +519.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -34.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salami Ground beef Opinion
Calories 336kcal 241kcal Salami
Protein 21.85g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 25.9g 15.37g Salami
Net carbs 2.4g 0g Salami
Carbs 2.4g 0g Salami
Cholesterol 89mg 88mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 41IU 2IU Salami
Magnesium 19mg 17mg Salami
Calcium 15mg 33mg Ground beef
Potassium 316mg 241mg Salami
Iron 1.56mg 2.27mg Ground beef
Sugar 0.96g 0g Ground beef
Copper 0.357mg 0.079mg Salami
Zinc 2.93mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 191mg 166mg Salami
Sodium 1740mg 73mg Ground beef
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Ground beef
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.12mg Salami
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg Salami
Manganese 0.978mg 0.009mg Salami
Selenium 31.3µg 19.1µg Salami
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.051mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.171mg Salami
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 4.026mg Salami
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 0.512mg Salami
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.311mg Salami
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 3.2µg 2.9µg Salami
Folate 3µg 7µg Ground beef
Trans Fat 0.586g 1.173g Salami
Choline 93.5mg 73.2mg Salami
Saturated Fat 9.316g 6.073g Ground beef
Monounsaturated Fat 11.127g 7.322g Salami
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 0.408g Salami
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.121mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.521mg 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 0.675mg 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 0.929mg 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.107mg 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.301mg 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 0.668mg 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.359mg 0.775mg Ground beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g Salami
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.008g Ground beef
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 Ground 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
58%
Salami
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1667mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.243g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $0.7)

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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.