Dry Hard Pork Salami
Source of Calories
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrates | 1.81 g | 1% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 1.81 g | 1% |
| Sugars | No data | - |
| Added Sugars | No data | - |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 25.52 g | 51% |
| Total Fat | 38.1 g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 13.44 g | 67% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18.08 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.23 g | - |
| Trans Fat | No data | - |
| Cholesterol | 89.27 mg | 30% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 0 mcg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | No data | - |
| Minerals | ||
| Sodium | 2553.8 mg | 111% |
| Potassium | 427.14 mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 14.69 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 24.86 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.47 mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 4.75 mg | 43% |
% DV refers to how much a single serving of an individually packaged food or supplement contributes nutritionally to your daily diet, based on a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet. Generally, having 5% DV or less of a nutrient per serving is considered low, and 20% DV or more of a nutrient per serving is considered high.
Fat Composition
The suggested total fat consumption should be limited to 30% of total energy intake or less. The type of fat consumed should primarily be unsaturated fatty acids, with no more than 10% of total energy intake coming from saturated fatty acids (about 200 calories on a 2000-calorie diet) and no more than 1% of total energy intake coming from trans-fatty acids.
Vitamin Coverage
Vitamin A
0%
Vitamin C
0%
Vitamin D
-
Vitamin E
-
Vitamin K
-
Vitamin B1
88%
Vitamin B2
29%
Vitamin B3
40%
Vitamin B5
24%
Vitamin B6
37%
Vitamin B7
-
Vitamin B9
0.6%
Vitamin B12
132%
There are 13 essential vitamins required for the body to work properly, which are categorised into two categories: fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins. Vitamins have a Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), provided by the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs), which vary by age and sex. The %DV indicates how much one serving contributes to the average recommended daily intake.
Mineral Coverage
Calcium
1%
Iron
8%
Magnesium
6%
Phosphorus
21%
Potassium
9%
Sodium
111%
Zinc
43%
Copper
20%
Manganese
3%
Selenium
52%
Minerals are micronutrients, of which 13 of them are essential to the human body. The Recommended Dietary Allowance includes Calcium (1,300 mg/d), Phosphorus (1,250 mg/d), Potassium (4,700 mg/d), Sodium (2,300 mg/d), Chloride (1,500 mg/d), Magnesium (420 mg/d), Iron (18 mg/d), Zinc (11 mg/d), Copper (0.9 mg/d), Selenium (55 mcg/d), Molybdenum (45 mcg/d), Manganese (2.3 mg/d) and Iodine (150 mcg/d).
Protein Quality
Leucine
62%
Isoleucine
92%
Valine
75%
Lysine
80%
Tryptophan
82%
Threonine
82%
Phenylalanine
92%
Methionine
80%
Histidine
71%
Guidelines recommend a serving of protein with each meal and 1.2-1.6 g of protein per kg of body weight per day.
The data provided by eato.health is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet or nutrition plan.
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📚 Health Research & Evidence About This Food
Pork salami, a processed meat product made from red meat, is associated with an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality. Research from the University of Zurich and a global study indicates that consuming processed meat, including salami, significantly elevates these risks, with a global study showing increased risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality in individuals consuming processed meat weekly. Harvard Health notes its high saturated fat content contributes to elevated LDL cholesterol levels, identifying it among foods to avoid for managing cholesterol.
1. The Effects of Processed Meats on Your Heart Health
Source: UCLA Health
Summary: Consuming processed meat weekly significantly elevates the risk of cardiovascular disease and the risk of mortality.
Read More: https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/the-effects-of-processed-meats-on-your-heart-health
2. 4 Foods Not to Eat if You Have High Cholesterol - Harvard Health
Source: Harvard Health, 2021
Summary: Processed red meats, including salami, are identified as foods that elevate LDL cholesterol levels due to their high saturated fat content.
Read More: https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/4-foods-not-to-eat-if-you-have-high-cholesterol
3. A Sausage a Day Is Too Many, Research Suggests
Source: ScienceDaily, 2025
Summary: Dry hard pork salami is a type of processed meat. Higher processed meat intake was associated with an increased risk of mortality in a large European cohort study.
Read More: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/03/130307124804.htm
4. Pork Salami With Pumpkin and Walnut Press Cakes Exhibits Increased Pufa Content but Reduced Lipid Stability During Storage
Source: Wiley Online Library
Summary: Pork salami's fatty acid composition, specifically its overall polyunsaturated fatty acid content and the ratio of polyunsaturated to saturated fatty acids, can be improved by incorporating pumpkin and walnut press cakes.
Read More: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ejlt.70078
5. Properties and Aromatic Profile of Dry-Fermented Sausages Produced From KršKopolje Pigs Reared Under Organic and Conventional Rearing Regime.
Source: PubMed
Summary: Organic dry-fermented sausages from Krškopolje pigs exhibit lower processing losses, a lower pH, higher moisture and salt content, and a softer texture compared to conventionally reared pigs.
Read More: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29070093/
