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% |
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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
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In the kitchen and how to use it
Turkey salami is a cooked, cured cold cut made to mimic traditional pork or beef salami's peppery, garlicky flavor and firm, sliceable texture while using ground turkey as the base. It is sold pre-sliced for sandwiches and wraps, folded onto antipasto platters, or diced into pasta salads where its firmer bite holds up better than softer lunch meats. Its flavor leans savory and slightly smoky rather than sweet, pairing well with provolone, mustard and pickled vegetables.
Store it wrapped tightly in the refrigerator and use within the window printed on the package, since sliced cured meats dry out and lose flavor once air-exposed. A 28 g serving delivers 172 calories and 19.2 g of protein, 38% DV, making it one of the leaner-by-calorie ways to add a substantial amount of protein to a sandwich; sodium runs high at 1,110 mg per serving, as is typical of cured cold cuts.
Frequently asked questions about salami, cooked
How many calories are in turkey salami?
A 28 g serving has 172 calories.
Is turkey salami a good source of protein?
Yes, that serving provides 19.2 g of protein, which is 38% of the Daily Value.
What does turkey salami pair well with?
It pairs well with provolone, mustard and pickled vegetables in sandwiches or on an antipasto platter.