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Salami vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Salami and Lamb shoulder

  • Salami is higher in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, yet Lamb shoulder is higher in Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Salami covers your daily Sodium needs 73% more than Lamb shoulder.
  • Salami contains 47 times more Manganese than Lamb shoulder. While Salami contains 0.978mg of Manganese, Lamb shoulder contains only 0.021mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Lamb shoulder is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, 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.
Salami
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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% 5.4% 23% 76% 38% 122% 78% 8.5% 2.7% 139%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22%
Contains more CopperCopper +215.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4557.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more IronIron +30.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +52.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~183mg

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
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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% 2.8% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 319% 0% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +307.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +282.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +67.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +566.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~6.66mg

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
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more FatsFats +28%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +255.7%
Contains more WaterWater +23.7%
~equal in Protein ~22.53g

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% 45% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.61 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +34.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +57.1%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~8.74g

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 shoulder
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salami Lamb shoulder Opinion
Calories 336kcal 279kcal Salami
Protein 21.85g 22.53g Lamb shoulder
Fats 25.9g 20.24g Salami
Net carbs 2.4g 0g Salami
Carbs 2.4g 0g Salami
Cholesterol 89mg 92mg Salami
Vitamin D 41IU Salami
Magnesium 19mg 23mg Lamb shoulder
Calcium 15mg 18mg Lamb shoulder
Potassium 316mg 259mg Salami
Iron 1.56mg 2.03mg Lamb shoulder
Sugar 0.96g Lamb shoulder
Copper 0.357mg 0.113mg Salami
Zinc 2.93mg 4.48mg Lamb shoulder
Phosphorus 191mg 183mg Salami
Sodium 1740mg 65mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.14mg Salami
Vitamin D 1µg Salami
Manganese 0.978mg 0.021mg Salami
Selenium 31.3µg 25.4µg Salami
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.09mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.25mg Salami
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 6.66mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 0.71mg Salami
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.12mg Salami
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 2.55µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin K 3.2µg Salami
Folate 3µg 20µg Lamb shoulder
Trans Fat 0.586g Lamb shoulder
Choline 93.5mg Salami
Saturated Fat 9.316g 8.74g Lamb shoulder
Monounsaturated Fat 11.127g 8.3g Salami
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 1.61g Salami
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.263mg Lamb shoulder
Threonine 0.521mg 0.964mg Lamb shoulder
Isoleucine 0.675mg 1.087mg Lamb shoulder
Leucine 0.929mg 1.753mg Lamb shoulder
Lysine 1.107mg 1.99mg Lamb shoulder
Methionine 0.301mg 0.578mg Lamb shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0.917mg Lamb shoulder
Valine 0.668mg 1.216mg Lamb shoulder
Histidine 0.359mg 0.714mg Lamb shoulder
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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is better in case of low diet
Salami Lamb shoulder
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 shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
51%
Lamb shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salami
Salami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 1675mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.576g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
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.

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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/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.