In making sandwiches, we certainly have our own favorite meats to use. But, how do you know what deli meat is best for your health? Not all deli meats contain the same amount of nutrients, sodium and fat. Some deli meats can be good or can be bad for you, so it is important to consider not only its taste but also its nutritional content.

The next time you buy deli meats in the grocery or from online deli delivery services, here are some of the top deli meats in terms of their nutritional values:

1. Smoked Turkey

According to most nutritionists, smoked turkey tops the charts of deli meats because of its low sodium content. Per two-ounce serving, smoked turkey contains 10% of your daily sodium intake. It likewise has only 60 calories per serving. This kind of meat is good for people who are trying to watch their sodium-intake. 

2. Oven-roasted Turkey

Second in the list is oven-roasted Turkey because it slightly contains more sodium than smoked turkey at 15% of daily sodium intake. But in general, this deli meat is great because it is low in calories and high in protein compared to others.

3. Smoked Ham

Most smoked hams in the market contain around 19% to 24% of your recommended sodium intake. These types of deli meat are likewise low in calories at 60 calories per serving.

4. Roast Beef

Among the red meat options, roast beef tops the list for it has the lowest sodium content and has a high protein content. Although it contains 11% of your daily cholesterol intake, it has a good amount of iron and potassium compared to other meats.

5. Pastrami

Pastrami meat is low in calories at 80 calories per serving.  However, for two slices, pastrami contains a quarter of the daily recommended sodium intake and 11% of the daily recommended cholesterol. The good side is that pastramis contain a good amount of protein.