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Pork bacon vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pork bacon and Salami different?

  • Pork bacon is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, however, Salami is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pork bacon is 50% higher.
  • Pork bacon contains 3 times more Phosphorus than Salami. While Pork bacon contains 506mg of Phosphorus, Salami contains only 191mg.
  • Salami has less Saturated Fat.

Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked and Salami, cooked, beef and pork are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.9%
Contains more Potassium +70.6%
Contains more Zinc +14.7%
Contains more Selenium +88.5%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains less Sodium -20.7%
Contains more Copper +96.2%
Contains more Manganese +4345.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.56
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 22% 217% 48% 287% 92% 61% 3% 322%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 14% 82% 28% 227% 80% 119% 128% 171%
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.9%
Contains more Potassium +70.6%
Contains more Zinc +14.7%
Contains more Selenium +88.5%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains less Sodium -20.7%
Contains more Copper +96.2%
Contains more Manganese +4345.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.56

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Salami
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.5%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +31%
Contains more Vitamin K +3100%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.367
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 7% 0% 0% 87% 58% 200% 62% 72% 2% 145% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 30% 0% 92% 83% 114% 73% 106% 3% 191% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.5%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +31%
Contains more Vitamin K +3100%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.367

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +63.5%
Contains more Fats +67.1%
Contains more Other +53%
Contains more Carbs +77.8%
Contains more Water +260.9%
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
22% 26% 2% 45% 5%
Protein: 21.85 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 2.4 g
Water: 45.19 g
Other: 4.66 g
Contains more Protein +63.5%
Contains more Fats +67.1%
Contains more Other +53%
Contains more Carbs +77.8%
Contains more Water +260.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.3%
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.859 g
41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.529 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork bacon Salami
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork bacon Salami Opinion
Net carbs 1.35g 2.4g Salami
Protein 35.73g 21.85g Pork bacon
Fats 43.27g 25.9g Pork bacon
Carbs 1.35g 2.4g Salami
Calories 548kcal 336kcal Pork bacon
Sugar 0g 0.96g Pork bacon
Calcium 10mg 15mg Salami
Iron 1.49mg 1.56mg Salami
Magnesium 30mg 19mg Pork bacon
Phosphorus 506mg 191mg Pork bacon
Potassium 539mg 316mg Pork bacon
Sodium 2193mg 1740mg Salami
Zinc 3.36mg 2.93mg Pork bacon
Copper 0.182mg 0.357mg Salami
Manganese 0.022mg 0.978mg Salami
Selenium 59µg 31.3µg Pork bacon
Vitamin A 37IU 0IU Pork bacon
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 0µg Pork bacon
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.22mg Pork bacon
Vitamin D 41IU Salami
Vitamin D 1µg Salami
Vitamin B1 0.348mg 0.367mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.357mg Salami
Vitamin B3 10.623mg 6.053mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 1.033mg 1.201mg Salami
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.459mg Salami
Folate 2µg 3µg Salami
Vitamin B12 1.16µg 1.52µg Salami
Vitamin K 0.1µg 3.2µg Salami
Tryptophan 0.299mg 0.114mg Pork bacon
Threonine 1.399mg 0.521mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 1.676mg 0.675mg Pork bacon
Leucine 2.782mg 0.929mg Pork bacon
Lysine 2.964mg 1.107mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.795mg 0.301mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 1.417mg 0.481mg Pork bacon
Valine 1.901mg 0.668mg Pork bacon
Histidine 1.343mg 0.359mg Pork bacon
Cholesterol 107mg 89mg Salami
Trans Fat 0g 0.586g Pork bacon
Saturated Fat 14.187g 9.316g Salami
Monounsaturated Fat 19.065g 11.127g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.859g 2.529g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g 0.084g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g 2.104g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g 0.126g Pork bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork bacon Salami
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork bacon
58%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Pork bacon
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Salami
Salami contains less Sodium (difference - 453mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salami
Salami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salami
Salami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.871g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/nutrients
  2. Salami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172936/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.