Sausage & deli meats

Salami, cooked, beef and pork

FDC 172936slice round (12 g)

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Density 15 · -7 vs Sausage & deli meats median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Salami, cooked, beef and pork is mostly calories with little else, scoring 15 of 100. Within sausage & deli meats it ranks 55 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (44% DV). Most of its 336 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (1740 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (9.3 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 21.8 g · 26%Carb 2.4 g · 3%Fat 25.9 g · 71%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories336 kcal17%
Total fat26 g33%
Saturated fat9.3 g47%
Cholesterol89 mg30%
Sodium1740 mg76%
Carbohydrate2.4 g1%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0.96 g
Protein22 g44%
Potassium316 mg7%
Calcium15 mg1%
Iron1.6 mg9%
Magnesium19 mg5%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.22 mg1%

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FDC 172936

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.

Protein44% DV

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Versus the sausage & deli meats median

Nutrient density15 vs 22 median
Protein / 100 g22 vs 14 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g1740 vs 1030 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Frankfurter, beef, unheatedDensity 15 vs 15Mortadella, beef, porkDensity 15 vs 15Bologna, meat and poultryDensity 15 vs 15

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