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Salami vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Salami and Lamb leg

  • Salami has more Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, however, Lamb leg is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Salami covers your daily Sodium needs 73% more than Lamb leg.
  • Lamb leg has 49 times less Manganese than Salami. Salami has 0.978mg of Manganese, while Lamb leg has 0.02mg.
  • Lamb leg contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, 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
6
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 16% 2.7% 22% 62% 38% 91% 73% 7.3% 2.6% 113%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +215.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4790%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +51.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%
~equal in Iron ~1.66mg

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
7
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% 4.2% 0% 33% 53% 117% 41% 35% 313% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +182.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +206%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +64.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +533.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.21mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~6.26mg

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
18% 17% 64%
Protein: 17.91 g
Fats: 17.07 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +22%
Contains more FatsFats +51.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +565.7%
Contains more WaterWater +42.3%

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
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.35 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +59%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +87.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -20.2%

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 leg
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 Lamb leg Opinion
Calories 336kcal 230kcal Salami
Protein 21.85g 17.91g Salami
Fats 25.9g 17.07g Salami
Net carbs 2.4g 0g Salami
Carbs 2.4g 0g Salami
Cholesterol 89mg 69mg Lamb leg
Vitamin D 41IU Salami
Magnesium 19mg 23mg Lamb leg
Calcium 15mg 9mg Salami
Potassium 316mg 249mg Salami
Iron 1.56mg 1.66mg Lamb leg
Sugar 0.96g Lamb leg
Copper 0.357mg 0.113mg Salami
Zinc 2.93mg 3.32mg Lamb leg
Phosphorus 191mg 170mg Salami
Sodium 1740mg 56mg Lamb leg
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.21mg Salami
Vitamin D 1µg Salami
Manganese 0.978mg 0.02mg Salami
Selenium 31.3µg 20.7µg Salami
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.13mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.23mg Salami
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 6.26mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 0.69mg Salami
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.15mg Salami
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 2.5µg Lamb leg
Vitamin K 3.2µg Salami
Folate 3µg 19µg Lamb leg
Trans Fat 0.586g Lamb leg
Choline 93.5mg Salami
Saturated Fat 9.316g 7.43g Lamb leg
Monounsaturated Fat 11.127g 7g Salami
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 1.35g Salami
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.209mg Lamb leg
Threonine 0.521mg 0.767mg Lamb leg
Isoleucine 0.675mg 0.864mg Lamb leg
Leucine 0.929mg 1.393mg Lamb leg
Lysine 1.107mg 1.582mg Lamb leg
Methionine 0.301mg 0.46mg Lamb leg
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0.729mg Lamb leg
Valine 0.668mg 0.967mg Lamb leg
Histidine 0.359mg 0.567mg Lamb leg
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g Salami
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salami Lamb leg
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
47%
Lamb leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
43%
Lamb leg

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?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1684mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.886g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is cheaper (difference - $2.7)

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. Lamb leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174311/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.