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Salami vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between salami and rib eye steak?

  • Salami is richer in manganese, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, choline, and vitamin B3, while rib eye steak is higher in zinc, vitamin B12, and iron.
  • Salami's daily need coverage for sodium is 73% higher.
  • Rib eye steak has 12 times less manganese than salami. Salami has 0.978mg of manganese, while rib eye steak has 0.08mg.
  • Rib eye steak is lower in sodium.
  • Salami has a higher glycemic index (28) than rib eye steak (0).

We used Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types in this comparison.

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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% 3.3% 23% 84% 27% 161% 65% 7% 10% 162%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +36.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +346.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1122.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.8%
Contains more IronIron +43.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +101.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
~equal in Selenium ~29.7µg

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% 15% 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% 2.7% 2% 3% 18% 66% 92% 32% 110% 263% 4% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +416.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +38.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.477mg

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
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more FatsFats +18.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +46500%
Contains more WaterWater +20.6%
~equal in Protein ~23.69g

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
46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.027 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +146.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~9.684g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~10.519g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Salami Rib eye steak
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salami Rib eye steak DV% diff.
Sodium 1740mg 54mg 73%
Manganese 0.978mg 0.08mg 39%
Copper 0.357mg 0.08mg 31%
Zinc 2.93mg 5.91mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.071mg 25%
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 2.1µg 24%
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 0.536mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 1.027g 10%
Iron 1.56mg 2.24mg 9%
Choline 93.5mg 48.8mg 8%
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 4.908mg 7%
Phosphorus 191mg 152mg 6%
Fats 25.9g 21.81g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.287mg 5%
Protein 21.85g 23.69g 4%
Vitamin D 41IU 7IU 4%
Vitamin D 1µg 0.2µg 4%
Selenium 31.3µg 29.7µg 3%
Cholesterol 89mg 80mg 3%
Saturated fat 9.316g 9.684g 2%
Calories 336kcal 291kcal 2%
Monounsaturated fat 11.127g 10.519g 2%
Potassium 316mg 260mg 2%
Folate 3µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.477mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 8µg 1%
Magnesium 19mg 22mg 1%
Carbs 2.4g 0g 1%
Net carbs 2.4g 0g N/A
Calcium 15mg 11mg 0%
Sugar 0.96g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.586g 1.478g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 0.521mg 1.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.675mg 1.103mg 0%
Leucine 0.929mg 2.041mg 0%
Lysine 1.107mg 2.269mg 0%
Methionine 0.301mg 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0.95mg 0%
Valine 0.668mg 1.184mg 0%
Histidine 0.359mg 0.888mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g 0.038g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g 0.7g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salami Rib eye steak
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
57%
Salami
48%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
56%
Rib eye steak

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 - 0.368g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1686mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is cheaper (difference - $0.7)

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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/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.