Salami vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between salami and ham
- Salami has more manganese, vitamin B12, copper, selenium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3; however, ham is higher in vitamin B1.
- Salami covers your daily need for manganese, 40% more than ham.
- Salami has 5 times more saturated fat than ham. While salami has 9.316g of saturated fat, ham has only 1.81g.
- The glycemic index of salami is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +35.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +87.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +351.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1711.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +60.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.9% |
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 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +76.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +198% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +133.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +105.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +368.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +60% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +49.7% |
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Protein
~20.93g
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +324.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +368.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.978mg | 0.054mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.52µg | 0.65µg | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 9.316g | 1.81g | 34% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.367mg | 0.754mg | 32% |
| Fats | 25.9g | 5.53g | 31% |
| Copper | 0.357mg | 0.079mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1740mg | 1203mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.127g | 2.62g | 21% |
| Selenium | 31.3µg | 19.5µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.201mg | 0.403mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.053mg | 4.023mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.529g | 0.54g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 53mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.357mg | 0.202mg | 12% |
| Calories | 336kcal | 145kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.459mg | 0.4mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 3.2µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Protein | 21.85g | 20.93g | 2% |
| Choline | 93.5mg | 85.1mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 191mg | 196mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 32IU | 1% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 287mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.56mg | 1.48mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 0.8µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.4g | 1.5g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.4g | 1.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.96g | 0g | N/A |
| Zinc | 2.93mg | 2.88mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Folate | 3µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.586g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.114mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.521mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.675mg | 0.918mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.929mg | 1.661mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.107mg | 1.775mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.301mg | 0.553mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.481mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.668mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.359mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.126g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.084g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.104g | N/A |
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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%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
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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?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ham contains less Sodium (difference - 537mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.506g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham is cheaper (difference - $2.2)