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Salami vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Salami and Lamb

  • Salami has more Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, while Lamb has more Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Salami's daily need coverage for Sodium is 73% higher.
  • Lamb contains 44 times less Manganese than Salami. Salami contains 0.978mg of Manganese, while Lamb contains 0.022mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Lamb is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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
5
:
5
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +4345.5%
Contains more Selenium +18.6%
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains more Iron +20.5%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +52.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 188
Equal in Potassium - 310
Salami
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 14% 82% 28% 227% 80% 119% 128% 171%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +4345.5%
Contains more Selenium +18.6%
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains more Iron +20.5%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +52.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 188
Equal in Potassium - 310

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
6
:
4
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +267%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.1%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +43.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.66
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%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +267%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.1%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +43.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.66

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
Salami
3
:
2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Fats +23.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +468.3%
Contains more Protein +12.2%
Contains more Water +18.9%
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
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Fats +23.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +468.3%
Contains more Protein +12.2%
Contains more Water +18.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
Salami
2
:
1
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 8.83
Salami
41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.529 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 8.83

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salami Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 2.4g 0g Salami
Protein 21.85g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 25.9g 20.94g Salami
Carbs 2.4g 0g Salami
Calories 336kcal 294kcal Salami
Sugar 0.96g 0g Lamb
Calcium 15mg 17mg Lamb
Iron 1.56mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 19mg 23mg Lamb
Phosphorus 191mg 188mg Salami
Potassium 316mg 310mg Salami
Sodium 1740mg 72mg Lamb
Zinc 2.93mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.357mg 0.119mg Salami
Manganese 0.978mg 0.022mg Salami
Selenium 31.3µg 26.4µg Salami
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.14mg Salami
Vitamin D 41IU 2IU Salami
Vitamin D 1µg 0.1µg Salami
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.1mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.25mg Salami
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 0.66mg Salami
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.13mg Salami
Folate 3µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 3.2µg 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.521mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.675mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 0.929mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 1.107mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.301mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 0.668mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.359mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 89mg 97mg Salami
Trans Fat 0.586g Lamb
Saturated Fat 9.316g 8.83g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 11.127g 8.82g Salami
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 1.51g Salami
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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salami Lamb
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salami
Salami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 1668mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.486g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.