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Baby food vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between baby food and salami

  • Baby food is richer in iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, calcium, and fiber, yet salami is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for baby food is 574% higher.
  • Baby food contains less saturated fat.
  • Salami has a lower glycemic index than baby food.

Food types used in this article are Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified and Salami, cooked, beef and pork.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 71% 220% 39% 1781% 111% 65% 168% 0.39% 0% 141%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.5% 28% 59% 119% 80% 82% 227% 128% 171%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +426.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4786.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.3%
Contains more IronIron +2944.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.357mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.7% 0.33% 74% 0% 610% 627% 651% 64% 44% 0% 3.8% 32% 13%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 15% 92% 82% 113% 72% 106% 190% 8% 2.3% 51%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1572.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +564.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +661.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +473.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +113.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +303%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
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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 CarbsCarbs +2958.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.1%
Contains more FatsFats +488.6%
Contains more WaterWater +574.5%
Contains more OtherOther +41.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.769 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.697 g
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41% 48% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.316 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.529 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +822.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby food Salami DV% diff.
Iron 47.5mg 1.56mg 574%
Vitamin B2 2.717mg 0.357mg 182%
Vitamin B3 34.714mg 6.053mg 179%
Vitamin B1 2.438mg 0.367mg 173%
Sodium 3mg 1740mg 76%
Calcium 733mg 15mg 72%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.52µg 63%
Manganese 0.978mg 43%
Saturated fat 0.769g 9.316g 39%
Fats 4.4g 25.9g 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Fiber 7.5g 0g 30%
Phosphorus 392mg 191mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 1.206g 11.127g 25%
Carbs 73.4g 2.4g 24%
Vitamin E 3.68mg 0.22mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.459mg 21%
Magnesium 100mg 19mg 19%
Protein 12.2g 21.85g 19%
Choline 23.2mg 93.5mg 13%
Folate 43µg 3µg 10%
Selenium 25.9µg 31.3µg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g 2.529g 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 0IU 41IU 5%
Zinc 2.4mg 2.93mg 5%
Potassium 437mg 316mg 4%
Copper 0.334mg 0.357mg 3%
Vitamin B5 1.074mg 1.201mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Calories 379kcal 336kcal 2%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 3.2µg 1%
Net carbs 65.9g 2.4g N/A
Sugar 0.87g 0.96g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.586g N/A
Tryptophan 0.158mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.4mg 0.521mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.477mg 0.675mg 0%
Leucine 1.041mg 0.929mg 0%
Lysine 0.404mg 1.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.301mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.672mg 0.481mg 0%
Valine 0.653mg 0.668mg 0%
Histidine 0.286mg 0.359mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baby food Salami
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
164%
Baby food
57%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
Baby food
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salami
Salami is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 1737mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.547g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food 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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.