Salami, cooked, beef
FDC 172935slice (26 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 12 · -10 vs Sausage & deli meats medianCooked 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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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 261 kcal | 13% |
| Total fat | 22 g | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 9.9 g | 49% |
| Cholesterol | 71 mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1140 mg | 50% |
| Carbohydrate | 1.9 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 1.5 g | |
| Protein | 13 g | 25% |
| Potassium | 188 mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 6 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 13 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19 mg | 1% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 68 kcal | 3% |
| Total fat | 5.8 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.6 g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 18 mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 296 mg | 13% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.49 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0.39 g | |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% |
| Potassium | 49 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 1.6 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.57 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 3.4 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05 mg | 0% |
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FDC 172935Original 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.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the sausage & deli meats 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 12Original analysis by NutriVerdict
In the kitchen and how to use it
Cooked beef salami is a firm, fully cooked deli sausage, seasoned with garlic, pepper and often mustard seed, then sliced thin for sandwiches or cubed for a charcuterie board and snack trays. Unlike air-dried salami, the cooked style has a softer, more uniform texture that slices cleanly straight from the package, making it a fast option for a lunch sandwich stacked with cheese and mustard or layered into a wrap. It also holds up well pan-fried until the edges crisp, a trick used to add texture and flavor to eggs or a quick pasta.
Per 100 g it has 261 calories, with 12.6 g of protein contributing about 25% of the daily value, a genuinely useful amount for a deli meat used to build a quick sandwich; a single slice (26 g) fits neatly into a lunch without much added bulk. Sodium is high at 1140 mg per 100 g, typical of cured and cooked sausages, so it's worth balancing with lower-sodium sides rather than adding extra salt elsewhere in the meal. Keep it wrapped tightly in the refrigerator and use within the package's recommended window once opened, since sliced deli meats dry out and pick up odors quickly if left exposed.
Frequently asked questions about salami, cooked
How many calories are in cooked beef salami?
It has 261 calories per 100 g, with 12.6 g of protein contributing about 25% of the daily value.
Is beef salami high in sodium?
Yes, at 1140 mg per 100 g it's typical of cured, cooked sausages and best balanced with lower-sodium sides.
How do you store beef salami?
Keep it tightly wrapped in the refrigerator and use it within the package's recommended window once opened.