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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 from 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% 9% 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% 30% 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 ~0IU

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 Opinion
Calories 323kcal 336kcal Salami
Protein 14.3g 21.85g Salami
Fats 27.8g 25.9g Brotwurst
Net carbs 2.98g 2.4g Brotwurst
Carbs 2.98g 2.4g Brotwurst
Cholesterol 63mg 89mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 11IU 41IU Salami
Magnesium 16mg 19mg Salami
Calcium 48mg 15mg Brotwurst
Potassium 281mg 316mg Salami
Iron 1.03mg 1.56mg Salami
Sugar 2.98g 0.96g Salami
Copper 0.08mg 0.357mg Salami
Zinc 2.1mg 2.93mg Salami
Phosphorus 134mg 191mg Salami
Sodium 1112mg 1740mg Brotwurst
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.22mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 0.3µg 1µg Salami
Manganese 0.04mg 0.978mg Salami
Selenium 17µg 31.3µg Salami
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.367mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.357mg Salami
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 6.053mg Salami
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 1.201mg Salami
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.459mg Salami
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 1.52µg Brotwurst
Vitamin K 0µg 3.2µg Salami
Folate 5µg 3µg Brotwurst
Trans Fat 0.586g Brotwurst
Choline 93.5mg Salami
Saturated Fat 9.93g 9.316g Salami
Monounsaturated Fat 13.34g 11.127g Brotwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 2.529g Brotwurst
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.114mg Brotwurst
Threonine 0.6mg 0.521mg Brotwurst
Isoleucine 0.61mg 0.675mg Salami
Leucine 1.08mg 0.929mg Brotwurst
Lysine 1.14mg 1.107mg Brotwurst
Methionine 0.37mg 0.301mg Brotwurst
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.481mg Brotwurst
Valine 0.68mg 0.668mg Brotwurst
Histidine 0.44mg 0.359mg Brotwurst
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g Salami
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g Salami
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g Salami

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
58%
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.