Blue cheese vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between blue cheese and salami
- Blue cheese has more calcium and phosphorus; however, salami is higher in manganese, copper, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6.
- Blue cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 51% more than salami.
- Blue cheese has 2 times more phosphorus than salami. While blue cheese has 387mg of phosphorus, salami has only 191mg.
- Salami has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, blue 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3420% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +102.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +403.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +792.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +10766.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +115.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +44% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1165.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +495.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +176.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +24.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +33.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +507.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.4 g
Fats:
28.74 g
Carbs:
2.34 g
Water:
42.41 g
Other:
5.11 g
Protein:
21.85 g
Fats:
25.9 g
Carbs:
2.4 g
Water:
45.19 g
Other:
4.66 g
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Protein
~21.85g
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Fats
~25.9g
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Carbs
~2.4g
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Water
~45.19g
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Other
~4.66g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.8 g
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 | -50.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +43.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +216.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 528mg | 15mg | 51% |
| Saturated fat | 18.669g | 9.316g | 43% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.978mg | 42% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.357mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.016mg | 6.053mg | 31% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 31.3µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.367mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 387mg | 191mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1146mg | 1740mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.459mg | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 198µg | 0µg | 22% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 1.56mg | 16% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 93.5mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.22µg | 1.52µg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.8g | 2.529g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.729mg | 1.201mg | 11% |
| Folate | 36µg | 3µg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.778g | 11.127g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 89mg | 5% |
| Fats | 28.74g | 25.9g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 41IU | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 256mg | 316mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.357mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 2.66mg | 2.93mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 3.2µg | 1% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 336kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 21.4g | 21.85g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.34g | 2.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.34g | 2.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 0.96g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.586g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.312mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.785mg | 0.521mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.124mg | 0.675mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.919mg | 0.929mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.852mg | 1.107mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.584mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.087mg | 0.481mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.556mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.758mg | 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 |
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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
41%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
91%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salami is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.353g)
Which food is cheaper?
Salami is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blue cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 594mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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