Sausage & deli meats

Salami, cooked, beef

FDC 172935slice (26 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 12 · -10 vs Sausage & deli meats median

Cooked beef salami scores 12 of 100 on the Nutrient Density Score, a Low band result ranking 57th of 60 in Sausage & deli meats. It delivers a strong 25% DV of protein and 12% DV of iron per serving, standout numbers for a cured meat, though fat still leads its 261 calories per 100 g.

It is most often sliced thin for sandwiches or a charcuterie board, with a single slice weighing about 26 g. The cure and fat content bring real drawbacks: 1140 mg of sodium and 9.9 g of saturated fat per 100 g, both worth watching if it is a regular lunch item. Ham, chopped, not canned, scores higher on density among the category's deli meats.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 12.6 g · 20%Carb 1.9 g · 3%Fat 22.2 g · 78%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories261 kcal13%
Total fat22 g28%
Saturated fat9.9 g49%
Cholesterol71 mg24%
Sodium1140 mg50%
Carbohydrate1.9 g1%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars1.5 g
Protein13 g25%
Potassium188 mg4%
Calcium6 mg0%
Iron2.2 mg12%
Magnesium13 mg3%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.19 mg1%

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FDC 172935

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein25% DV
Iron12% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the sausage & deli meats median

Nutrient density12 vs 22 median
Protein / 100 g13 vs 14 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g1140 vs 1030 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Ham, chopped, not cannedDensity 14 vs 12Salami, cooked, beef and porkDensity 15 vs 12Frankfurter, beef, unheatedDensity 15 vs 12

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