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 of 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.
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.
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Calcium
+87.5%
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Magnesium
+35.7%
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Potassium
+10.1%
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Copper
+351.9%
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Manganese
+1711.1%
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Selenium
+60.5%
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Sodium
-30.9%
Equal in Iron - 1.48
Equal in Phosphorus - 196
Equal in Potassium - 287
Equal in Zinc - 2.88
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Calcium
+87.5%
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Magnesium
+35.7%
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Potassium
+10.1%
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Copper
+351.9%
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Manganese
+1711.1%
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Selenium
+60.5%
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Sodium
-30.9%
Equal in Iron - 1.48
Equal in Phosphorus - 196
Equal in Potassium - 287
Equal in Zinc - 2.88
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.
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Vitamin D
+25%
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Vitamin B2
+76.7%
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Vitamin B3
+50.5%
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Vitamin B5
+198%
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Vitamin B6
+14.8%
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Vitamin B12
+133.8%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+13.6%
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Vitamin B1
+105.4%
Equal in Folate - 3
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Vitamin D
+25%
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Vitamin B2
+76.7%
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Vitamin B3
+50.5%
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Vitamin B5
+198%
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Vitamin B6
+14.8%
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Vitamin B12
+133.8%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+13.6%
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Vitamin B1
+105.4%
Equal in Folate - 3
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+368.4%
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Carbs
+60%
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Water
+49.7%
Equal in Protein - 20.93
Equal in Other - 4.37
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+368.4%
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Carbs
+60%
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Water
+49.7%
Equal in Protein - 20.93
Equal in Other - 4.37
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+324.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+368.3%
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Saturated Fat
-80.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+324.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+368.3%
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Saturated 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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Net carbs | 2.4g | 1.5g |
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Protein | 21.85g | 20.93g |
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Fats | 25.9g | 5.53g |
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Carbs | 2.4g | 1.5g |
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Calories | 336kcal | 145kcal |
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Sugar | 0.96g | 0g |
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Calcium | 15mg | 8mg |
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Iron | 1.56mg | 1.48mg |
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Magnesium | 19mg | 14mg |
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Phosphorus | 191mg | 196mg |
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Potassium | 316mg | 287mg |
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Sodium | 1740mg | 1203mg |
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Zinc | 2.93mg | 2.88mg |
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Copper | 0.357mg | 0.079mg |
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Manganese | 0.978mg | 0.054mg |
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Selenium | 31.3µg | 19.5µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.25mg |
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Vitamin D | 41IU | 32IU |
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Vitamin D | 1µg | 0.8µg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.367mg | 0.754mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.357mg | 0.202mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 6.053mg | 4.023mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.201mg | 0.403mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.459mg | 0.4mg |
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Folate | 3µg | 3µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 1.52µg | 0.65µg |
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Vitamin K | 3.2µg | 0µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.114mg | 0.251mg |
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Threonine | 0.521mg | 0.931mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.675mg | 0.918mg |
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Leucine | 0.929mg | 1.661mg |
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Lysine | 1.107mg | 1.775mg |
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Methionine | 0.301mg | 0.553mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.481mg | 0.904mg |
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Valine | 0.668mg | 0.908mg |
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Histidine | 0.359mg | 0.75mg |
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Cholesterol | 89mg | 53mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.586g |
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Saturated Fat | 9.316g | 1.81g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 11.127g | 2.62g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 2.529g | 0.54g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.084g |
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Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.104g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.126g |
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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%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%

55%

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 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 Cholesterol?

Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
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)