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Salami

+3.0

Salami is highly processed with saturated fat, sodium nitrites, and excessive salt that drive inflammation and increase cardiovascular disease risk.

Ingredient score breakdown

Saturated Fat

+1.2

High fat content from pork and beef fat promotes inflammatory pathways and metabolic dysfunction.

Sodium Nitrites

+1.0

Curing agents that generate carcinogenic N-nitroso compounds and oxidative stress in the gut.

Excess Sodium

+0.8

Extremely high salt levels contribute to hypertension, endothelial dysfunction, and systemic inflammation.

Why this score

This score is ingredient-based and weighted by DII-inspired evidence. Foods with added sugar, refined starches, and heavy processing trend higher; foods with fiber, omega-3, and polyphenols trend lower.

FODMAP note

Typically low FODMAP as it contains mainly meat, fat, and salt without high FODMAP carbohydrates.

Healthier alternatives

  • turkey
  • chicken breast

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