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Salami vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Salami and Italian sausage raw

  • Salami is higher in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Selenium, yet Italian sausage raw is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Salami covers your daily Sodium needs 44% more than Italian sausage raw.
  • Salami contains 17 times more Manganese than Italian sausage raw. While Salami contains 0.978mg of Manganese, Italian sausage raw contains only 0.058mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Italian sausage raw is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw.

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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
Salami
8
:
2
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Iron +32.2%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.5%
Contains more Potassium +24.9%
Contains more Zinc +63.7%
Contains more Copper +346.3%
Contains more Manganese +1586.2%
Contains more Selenium +26.2%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains less Sodium -58%
Salami
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 14% 82% 28% 227% 80% 119% 128% 171%
Italian sausage raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27% 8% 136%
Contains more Iron +32.2%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.5%
Contains more Potassium +24.9%
Contains more Zinc +63.7%
Contains more Copper +346.3%
Contains more Manganese +1586.2%
Contains more Selenium +26.2%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains less Sodium -58%

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
Salami
8
:
3
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +67%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.8%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Salami
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 30% 0% 92% 83% 114% 73% 106% 3% 191% 8%
Italian sausage raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 142% 39% 61% 31% 70% 6% 114% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +67%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.8%
Contains more Folate +166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
Salami
3
:
2
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Protein +53.3%
Contains more Carbs +269.2%
Contains more Other +73.2%
Contains more Fats +21%
Contains more Water +13%
Salami
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
Italian sausage raw
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more Protein +53.3%
Contains more Carbs +269.2%
Contains more Other +73.2%
Contains more Fats +21%
Contains more Water +13%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
Salami
1
:
2
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.4%
Salami
41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.529 g
Italian sausage raw
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salami Italian sausage raw Opinion
Net carbs 2.4g 0.65g Salami
Protein 21.85g 14.25g Salami
Fats 25.9g 31.33g Italian sausage raw
Carbs 2.4g 0.65g Salami
Calories 336kcal 346kcal Italian sausage raw
Sugar 0.96g Italian sausage raw
Calcium 15mg 18mg Italian sausage raw
Iron 1.56mg 1.18mg Salami
Magnesium 19mg 14mg Salami
Phosphorus 191mg 142mg Salami
Potassium 316mg 253mg Salami
Sodium 1740mg 731mg Italian sausage raw
Zinc 2.93mg 1.79mg Salami
Copper 0.357mg 0.08mg Salami
Manganese 0.978mg 0.058mg Salami
Selenium 31.3µg 24.8µg Salami
Vitamin E 0.22mg Salami
Vitamin D 41IU Salami
Vitamin D 1µg Salami
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.568mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.168mg Salami
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 3.25mg Salami
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 0.51mg Salami
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.3mg Salami
Folate 3µg 8µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 0.91µg Salami
Vitamin K 3.2µg Salami
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.114mg
Threonine 0.521mg 0.563mg Italian sausage raw
Isoleucine 0.675mg 0.52mg Salami
Leucine 0.929mg 0.956mg Italian sausage raw
Lysine 1.107mg 1.083mg Salami
Methionine 0.301mg 0.346mg Italian sausage raw
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0.477mg Salami
Valine 0.668mg 0.572mg Salami
Histidine 0.359mg 0.411mg Italian sausage raw
Cholesterol 89mg 76mg Italian sausage raw
Trans Fat 0.586g Italian sausage raw
Saturated Fat 9.316g 11.27g Salami
Monounsaturated Fat 11.127g 14.34g Italian sausage raw
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 4.03g Italian sausage raw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g Salami
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g Salami
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g Salami

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Salami Italian sausage raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
39%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salami
Salami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.954g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1009mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)

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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.