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Cassava vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cassava and Salami

  • Cassava has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Vitamin B2 than Salami.
  • Salami covers your daily need of Sodium 75% more than Cassava.
  • Cassava has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cassava, raw 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 15% 4.8% 24% 10% 33% 9.3% 12% 1.8% 50% 3.8%
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 less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.6%
Contains more IronIron +477.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +257%
Contains more ZincZinc +761.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +607.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +154.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4371.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg
~equal in Calcium ~15mg

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 69% 0.78% 3.8% 0% 22% 11% 16% 6.4% 20% 0% 4.8% 20% 13%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +321.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +643.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +608.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1022.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +421.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +68.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +294.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 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 +1485.8%
Contains more WaterWater +32.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1506.6%
Contains more FatsFats +9150%
Contains more OtherOther +651.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.048 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14736%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5168.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cassava Salami Opinion
Calories 160kcal 336kcal Salami
Protein 1.36g 21.85g Salami
Fats 0.28g 25.9g Salami
Vitamin C 20.6mg 0mg Cassava
Net carbs 36.26g 2.4g Cassava
Carbs 38.06g 2.4g Cassava
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg Cassava
Vitamin D 0IU 41IU Salami
Magnesium 21mg 19mg Cassava
Calcium 16mg 15mg Cassava
Potassium 271mg 316mg Salami
Iron 0.27mg 1.56mg Salami
Sugar 1.7g 0.96g Salami
Fiber 1.8g 0g Cassava
Copper 0.1mg 0.357mg Salami
Zinc 0.34mg 2.93mg Salami
Phosphorus 27mg 191mg Salami
Sodium 14mg 1740mg Cassava
Vitamin A 13IU 0IU Cassava
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Cassava
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.22mg Salami
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg Salami
Manganese 0.384mg 0.978mg Salami
Selenium 0.7µg 31.3µg Salami
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.367mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.357mg Salami
Vitamin B3 0.854mg 6.053mg Salami
Vitamin B5 0.107mg 1.201mg Salami
Vitamin B6 0.088mg 0.459mg Salami
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.52µg Salami
Vitamin K 1.9µg 3.2µg Salami
Folate 27µg 3µg Cassava
Trans Fat 0g 0.586g Cassava
Choline 23.7mg 93.5mg Salami
Saturated Fat 0.074g 9.316g Cassava
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g 11.127g Salami
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 2.529g Salami
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.114mg Salami
Threonine 0.028mg 0.521mg Salami
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0.675mg Salami
Leucine 0.039mg 0.929mg Salami
Lysine 0.044mg 1.107mg Salami
Methionine 0.011mg 0.301mg Salami
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0.481mg Salami
Valine 0.035mg 0.668mg Salami
Histidine 0.02mg 0.359mg Salami
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
Cassava 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
14%
Cassava
58%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Cassava
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salami
Salami is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salami
Salami is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 1726mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.242g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $2.5)

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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.