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.
- Salami has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of salami is 28, while the glycemic index of lamb leg is 0.
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.
| 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% |
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 | +∞% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1740mg | 56mg | 73% |
| Manganese | 0.978mg | 0.02mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.52µg | 2.5µg | 41% |
| Copper | 0.357mg | 0.113mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.459mg | 0.15mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.367mg | 0.13mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 31.3µg | 20.7µg | 19% |
| Choline | 93.5mg | 17% | |
| Fats | 25.9g | 17.07g | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.357mg | 0.23mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.201mg | 0.69mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.127g | 7g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 9.316g | 7.43g | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.529g | 1.35g | 8% |
| Protein | 21.85g | 17.91g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 69mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 5% | |
| Calories | 336kcal | 230kcal | 5% |
| Folate | 3µg | 19µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 2.93mg | 3.32mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3.2µg | 3% | |
| Phosphorus | 191mg | 170mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 249mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.053mg | 6.26mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.56mg | 1.66mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.4g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.4g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.96g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.586g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.114mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.521mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.675mg | 0.864mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.929mg | 1.393mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.107mg | 1.582mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.301mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.481mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.668mg | 0.967mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.359mg | 0.567mg | 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
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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?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1684mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.886g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb leg is cheaper (difference - $2.7)