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Cheeseburger vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cheeseburgers and salami different?

  • Cheeseburgers have more folate and iron; however, salami is richer in vitamin B12, manganese, copper, selenium, and vitamin B6.
  • Salami covers your daily need for sodium, 53% more than cheeseburgers.
  • Cheeseburgers have 23 times more folate than salami. Cheeseburgers have 70µg of folate, while salami has 3µg.
  • Cheeseburgers contain less saturated fat.
  • Cheeseburgers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheeseburgers is 66, while the glycemic index of salami is 28.

Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Salami, cooked, beef and pork types were used in this article.

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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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium +36.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +693.3%
Contains more IronIron +73.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +221.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +209.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +59.7%

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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
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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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +31.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +2233.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +120.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +223.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.357mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
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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 +1067.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.3%
Contains more FatsFats +76%
Contains more WaterWater +17%
Contains more OtherOther +120.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
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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 -30.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +105.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +52.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
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46% 54%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.44 g
Glucose: 0.52 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +238.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Salami DV% diff.
Sodium 515mg 1740mg 53%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 1.52µg 32%
Manganese 0.316mg 0.978mg 29%
Copper 0.111mg 0.357mg 27%
Selenium 19.6µg 31.3µg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.459mg 18%
Folate 70µg 3µg 17%
Fats 14.72g 25.9g 17%
Cholesterol 43mg 89mg 15%
Iron 2.71mg 1.56mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 11.127g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 1.201mg 13%
Saturated fat 6.473g 9.316g 13%
Choline 28.9mg 93.5mg 12%
Protein 16.51g 21.85g 11%
Calcium 119mg 15mg 10%
Carbs 28.03g 2.4g 9%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Vitamin A 50µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.367mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 2.529g 6%
Vitamin D 2IU 41IU 5%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1µg 5%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 6.053mg 5%
Zinc 2.49mg 2.93mg 4%
Phosphorus 161mg 191mg 4%
Potassium 196mg 316mg 4%
Magnesium 26mg 19mg 2%
Fructose 1.94g 0g 2%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0.22mg 2%
Calories 308kcal 336kcal 1%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 3.2µg 1%
Net carbs 26.03g 2.4g N/A
Sugar 4.88g 0.96g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.357mg 0%
Trans fat 0.57g 0.586g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0.521mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.675mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0.929mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 1.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0.301mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.481mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0.668mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0.359mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.126g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.084g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g 2.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger 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
42%
Cheeseburger
57%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salami
Salami is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salami
Salami is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 1225mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.843g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.