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Turkey leg vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Turkey leg and Salami

  • Turkey leg has less Vitamin B12, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
  • Salami's daily need coverage for Sodium is 72% more.
  • Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw and Salami, cooked, beef and pork.

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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 15% 5.1% 24% 65% 47% 84% 76% 9.7% 2.9% 144%
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 CalciumCalcium +13.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +151.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4345.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg
~equal in Iron ~1.56mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.93mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~191mg

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% 0.18% 0% 0% 19% 49% 55% 65% 78% 49% 0% 7.5% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +376.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +289.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 7% 73%
Protein: 19.54 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.69 g
Other: 1.05 g
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
Contains more WaterWater +60.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.8%
Contains more FatsFats +285.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +343.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 35% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.83 g
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
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +440.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +38.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey leg Salami
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey leg Salami Opinion
Calories 144kcal 336kcal Salami
Protein 19.54g 21.85g Salami
Fats 6.72g 25.9g Salami
Net carbs 0g 2.4g Salami
Carbs 0g 2.4g Salami
Cholesterol 71mg 89mg Turkey leg
Vitamin D 41IU Salami
Magnesium 21mg 19mg Turkey leg
Calcium 17mg 15mg Turkey leg
Potassium 273mg 316mg Salami
Iron 1.72mg 1.56mg Turkey leg
Sugar 0.96g Turkey leg
Copper 0.142mg 0.357mg Salami
Zinc 3.09mg 2.93mg Turkey leg
Phosphorus 177mg 191mg Salami
Sodium 74mg 1740mg Turkey leg
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Turkey leg
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Turkey leg
Vitamin E 0.22mg Salami
Vitamin D 1µg Salami
Manganese 0.022mg 0.978mg Salami
Selenium 26.4µg 31.3µg Salami
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.367mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.357mg Salami
Vitamin B3 2.947mg 6.053mg Salami
Vitamin B5 1.09mg 1.201mg Salami
Vitamin B6 0.34mg 0.459mg Salami
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 1.52µg Salami
Vitamin K 3.2µg Salami
Folate 10µg 3µg Turkey leg
Trans Fat 0.586g Turkey leg
Choline 93.5mg Salami
Saturated Fat 2.06g 9.316g Turkey leg
Monounsaturated Fat 2.06g 11.127g Salami
Polyunsaturated fat 1.83g 2.529g Salami
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.114mg Turkey leg
Threonine 0.861mg 0.521mg Turkey leg
Isoleucine 0.998mg 0.675mg Turkey leg
Leucine 1.537mg 0.929mg Turkey leg
Lysine 1.809mg 1.107mg Turkey leg
Methionine 0.557mg 0.301mg Turkey leg
Phenylalanine 0.769mg 0.481mg Turkey leg
Valine 1.028mg 0.668mg Turkey leg
Histidine 0.598mg 0.359mg Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g Salami
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Turkey leg
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
Turkey leg 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
25%
Turkey leg
58%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Turkey leg
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1666mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.256g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Turkey leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171493/nutrients
  2. 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.