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Brotwurst vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between brotwurst and salami

  • Brotwurst is richer in vitamin B12, yet salami is richer in manganese, copper, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for salami is 41% higher.
  • Brotwurst contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Brotwurst, pork, beef, link 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 11% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
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 +220%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.5%
Contains more IronIron +51.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +346.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2345%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +84.1%

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% 5.4% 4.5% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +34.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +83.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1901.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +253.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 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 +24.2%
Contains more WaterWater +13.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.8%
Contains more OtherOther +28.7%
~equal in Fats ~25.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 51% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.93 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.83 g
Salami
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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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.9%
~equal in Saturated fat ~9.316g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brotwurst Salami DV% diff.
Manganese 0.04mg 0.978mg 41%
Copper 0.08mg 0.357mg 31%
Sodium 1112mg 1740mg 27%
Selenium 17µg 31.3µg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.459mg 25%
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 1.201mg 23%
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 1.52µg 22%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 6.053mg 17%
Choline 93.5mg 17%
Protein 14.3g 21.85g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.357mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.367mg 10%
Cholesterol 63mg 89mg 9%
Zinc 2.1mg 2.93mg 8%
Phosphorus 134mg 191mg 8%
Iron 1.03mg 1.56mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 13.34g 11.127g 6%
Vitamin D 11IU 41IU 4%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 1µg 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 3.2µg 3%
Fats 27.8g 25.9g 3%
Calcium 48mg 15mg 3%
Saturated fat 9.93g 9.316g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 2.529g 2%
Folate 5µg 3µg 1%
Calories 323kcal 336kcal 1%
Potassium 281mg 316mg 1%
Magnesium 16mg 19mg 1%
Carbs 2.98g 2.4g 0%
Net carbs 2.98g 2.4g N/A
Sugar 2.98g 0.96g N/A
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.22mg 0%
Trans fat 0.586g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.6mg 0.521mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.61mg 0.675mg 0%
Leucine 1.08mg 0.929mg 0%
Lysine 1.14mg 1.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0.301mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.481mg 0%
Valine 0.68mg 0.668mg 0%
Histidine 0.44mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst Salami
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
37%
Brotwurst
57%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salami
Salami is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salami
Salami is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.614g)
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?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 628mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is cheaper (difference - $2.7)

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. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.