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Balsamic vinegar vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are balsamic vinegar and salami different?

  • Balsamic vinegar contains less manganese, copper, zinc, phosphorus, iron, and potassium than salami.
  • Salami covers your daily need for sodium, 75% more than balsamic vinegar.
  • Balsamic vinegar has 16 times more sugar than salami. Balsamic vinegar has 14.95g of sugar, while salami has 0.96g.
  • Balsamic vinegar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of balsamic vinegar is 50, while the glycemic index of salami is 28.

Vinegar, balsamic and Salami, cooked, beef and pork types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 8.1% 9.9% 27% 8.7% 2.2% 8.1% 3% 17% 0%
Salami
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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 CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +182.1%
Contains more IronIron +116.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1273.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +3562.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +905.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +646.6%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Salami
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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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
Salami
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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 +609.6%
Contains more WaterWater +69.2%
Contains more OtherOther +29.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4359.2%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
51% 49%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 7.57 g
Fructose: 7.38 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Salami
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46% 54%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.44 g
Glucose: 0.52 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1355.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Salami DV% diff.
Sodium 23mg 1740mg 75%
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 63%
Selenium 31.3µg 57%
Protein 0.49g 21.85g 43%
Saturated fat 0g 9.316g 42%
Fats 0g 25.9g 40%
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 38%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.978mg 37%
Copper 0.026mg 0.357mg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 31%
Cholesterol 89mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 11.127g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 27%
Zinc 0.08mg 2.93mg 26%
Phosphorus 19mg 191mg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 24%
Choline 93.5mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 17%
Calories 88kcal 336kcal 12%
Iron 0.72mg 1.56mg 11%
Fructose 7.38g 0g 9%
Potassium 112mg 316mg 6%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 5%
Carbs 17.03g 2.4g 5%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 3%
Magnesium 12mg 19mg 2%
Calcium 27mg 15mg 1%
Folate 3µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Net carbs 17.03g 2.4g N/A
Sugar 14.95g 0.96g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.586g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.521mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.675mg 0%
Leucine 0.929mg 0%
Lysine 1.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.301mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0%
Valine 0.668mg 0%
Histidine 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
Balsamic vinegar 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
0%
Balsamic vinegar
57%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salami
Salami is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salami
Salami is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Salami
Salami is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 1717mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.316g)

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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.