Salami, cooked, turkey
FDC 172937serving (28 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 28 · +6 vs Sausage & deli meats medianTurkey salami's Nutrient Density Score comes in at 28 of 100, a Low band ranking 21st of 60 in Sausage & deli meats. Protein is the standout, an excellent 38% DV, matching its billing as a leaner, poultry-based alternative to traditional pork or beef salami at 172 calories per 100 g.
It's typically thin-sliced for sandwiches, snack plates or charcuterie boards, with a single serving here weighing 28 g. The honest caveat: even the turkey version is high in sodium at 1110 mg per 100 g, so it's still a cured meat to enjoy occasionally rather than a low-sodium everyday protein.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 172 kcal | 9% |
| Total fat | 9.2 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.8 g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 76 mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 1110 mg | 48% |
| Carbohydrate | 1.6 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 1.1 g | |
| Protein | 19 g | 38% |
| Potassium | 216 mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 22 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24 mg | 2% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 48 kcal | 2% |
| Total fat | 2.6 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.78 g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 21 mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 311 mg | 14% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.43 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.03 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0.31 g | |
| Protein | 5.4 g | 11% |
| Potassium | 60 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.35 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 6.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0.56 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 172937Original 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
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