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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.
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
2
:
8
Salami
Salami
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains less Sodium -36.1%
Contains more Iron +51.5%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.5%
Contains more Potassium +12.5%
Contains more Zinc +39.5%
Contains more Copper +346.3%
Contains more Manganese +2345%
Contains more Selenium +84.1%
Brotwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 39% 12% 58% 25% 146% 58% 27% 6% 93%
Salami
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 14% 82% 28% 227% 80% 119% 128% 171%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains less Sodium -36.1%
Contains more Iron +51.5%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.5%
Contains more Potassium +12.5%
Contains more Zinc +39.5%
Contains more Copper +346.3%
Contains more Manganese +2345%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
3
:
7
Salami
Salami
Contains more Vitamin E +22.7%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1901.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Brotwurst
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 9% 0% 63% 54% 62% 4% 30% 4% 257% 0%
Salami
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 E +22.7%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1901.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
3
:
2
Salami
Salami
Contains more Carbs +24.2%
Contains more Water +13.5%
Contains more Protein +52.8%
Contains more Other +28.7%
Equal in Fats - 25.9
Brotwurst
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
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 Carbs +24.2%
Contains more Water +13.5%
Contains more Protein +52.8%
Contains more Other +28.7%
Equal in Fats - 25.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
2
:
1
Salami
Salami
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.316
Brotwurst
38% 51% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.83 g
Salami
41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.529 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.316

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brotwurst Salami Opinion
Net carbs 2.98g 2.4g Brotwurst
Protein 14.3g 21.85g Salami
Fats 27.8g 25.9g Brotwurst
Carbs 2.98g 2.4g Brotwurst
Calories 323kcal 336kcal Salami
Sugar 2.98g 0.96g Salami
Calcium 48mg 15mg Brotwurst
Iron 1.03mg 1.56mg Salami
Magnesium 16mg 19mg Salami
Phosphorus 134mg 191mg Salami
Potassium 281mg 316mg Salami
Sodium 1112mg 1740mg Brotwurst
Zinc 2.1mg 2.93mg Salami
Copper 0.08mg 0.357mg Salami
Manganese 0.04mg 0.978mg Salami
Selenium 17µg 31.3µg Salami
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.22mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 11IU 41IU Salami
Vitamin D 0.3µg 1µg 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
Folate 5µg 3µg Brotwurst
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 1.52µg Brotwurst
Vitamin K 0µg 3.2µg Salami
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
Cholesterol 63mg 89mg Brotwurst
Trans Fat 0.586g Brotwurst
Saturated Fat 9.93g 9.316g Salami
Monounsaturated Fat 13.34g 11.127g Brotwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 2.529g Brotwurst
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g Salami
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g Salami
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g Salami

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst Salami
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
40%
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 contains less Sodium?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 628mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
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.