Chocolate cake vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chocolate cake and salami
- The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, manganese, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5 in salami is higher than in chocolate cake.
- Salami covers your daily sodium needs 62% more than chocolate cake.
- Chocolate cake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate cake is 41, while the glycemic index of salami is 28.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting 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 | +68.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +125.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +72.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +324.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +249.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +163% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +37.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +160.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +67.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +432.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +295.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1019.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +850% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
21.85 g
Fats:
25.9 g
Carbs:
2.4 g
Water:
45.19 g
Other:
4.66 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2125% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +312.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +71.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +85.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +158.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 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 | -41.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +84.3% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~2.529g
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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| Sodium | 315mg | 1740mg | 62% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 1.52µg | 57% |
| Selenium | 11.9µg | 31.3µg | 35% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 21.85g | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.459mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 6.053mg | 31% |
| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.978mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 2.93mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.367mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 1.201mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 5.43g | 9.316g | 18% |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.357mg | 17% |
| Fats | 15.1g | 25.9g | 17% |
| Carbs | 53.4g | 2.4g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.039g | 11.127g | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 191mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.357mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 89mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Folate | 27µg | 3µg | 6% |
| Choline | 128.4mg | 93.5mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 140mg | 316mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 15mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 3.2µg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 19mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 2.529g | 2% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 336kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 1.56mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.8g | 2.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.96g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.586g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0.521mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0.675mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 0.929mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 1.107mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0.481mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0.359mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| 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
19%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
91%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salami is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 1425mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.886g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $2.7)