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Turkey ham vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turkey ham and Salami different?

  • Turkey ham is higher in Phosphorus, and Selenium, however, Salami is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Salami is 41% higher.
  • Turkey ham contains 2 times more Phosphorus than Salami. While Turkey ham contains 289mg of Phosphorus, Salami contains only 191mg.
  • Turkey ham has less Cholesterol.

USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Salami, cooked, beef and pork are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 2.1% 22% 38% 0% 57% 124% 119% 0% 208%
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%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +114.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.9%
Contains more IronIron +56%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.5%

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.
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% 3.2% 0% 0% 58% 62% 77% 0% 14% 100% 0% 0% 0%
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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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +665%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +90%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 g
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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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.2%
Contains more WaterWater +62.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34%
Contains more FatsFats +547.5%
Contains more OtherOther +50.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.873 g
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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
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +732.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +189.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 58%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.5 g
Glucose: 0.7 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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46% 54%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.44 g
Glucose: 0.52 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +13.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +34.6%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Salami Opinion
Calories 118kcal 336kcal Salami
Protein 16.3g 21.85g Salami
Fats 4g 25.9g Salami
Net carbs 3.1g 2.4g Turkey ham
Carbs 3.1g 2.4g Turkey ham
Cholesterol 64mg 89mg Turkey ham
Vitamin D 41IU Salami
Magnesium 16mg 19mg Salami
Calcium 7mg 15mg Salami
Potassium 253mg 316mg Salami
Iron 1mg 1.56mg Salami
Sugar 1.2g 0.96g Salami
Copper 0.357mg Salami
Zinc 2.1mg 2.93mg Salami
Phosphorus 289mg 191mg Turkey ham
Sodium 909mg 1740mg Turkey ham
Vitamin A 53IU 0IU Turkey ham
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg Turkey ham
Vitamin E 0.22mg Salami
Vitamin D 1µg Salami
Manganese 0.978mg Salami
Selenium 38.2µg 31.3µg Turkey ham
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.367mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.357mg Salami
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 6.053mg Salami
Vitamin B5 1.201mg Salami
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.459mg Salami
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 1.52µg Salami
Vitamin K 3.2µg Salami
Folate 3µg Salami
Trans Fat 0.586g Turkey ham
Choline 93.5mg Salami
Saturated Fat 1.2g 9.316g Turkey ham
Monounsaturated Fat 1.337g 11.127g Salami
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 2.529g Salami
Tryptophan 0.114mg Salami
Threonine 0.521mg Salami
Isoleucine 0.675mg Salami
Leucine 0.929mg Salami
Lysine 1.107mg Salami
Methionine 0.301mg Salami
Phenylalanine 0.481mg Salami
Valine 0.668mg Salami
Histidine 0.359mg Salami
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
Turkey ham Salami
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
24%
Turkey ham
58%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham contains less Sodium (difference - 831mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.116g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salami
Salami is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
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

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

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.