Mackerel vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mackerel and salami different?
- Mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, and vitamin E; however, salami is richer in vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 437% higher.
- Mackerel contains 25 times more vitamin D than salami. While mackerel contains 1006IU of vitamin D, salami contains only 41IU.
- Salami has less sodium.
- Mackerel has a lower glycemic index (0) than salami (28).
Fish, mackerel, salted and Salami, cooked, beef and pork are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +215.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +340% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +64.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +134.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +257% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +166.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.9% |
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 | +981.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +2420% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +689.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +143.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1735% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +87.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +83.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +187.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Fats
~25.9g
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Water
~45.19g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +145.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +33.7% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 12µg | 1.52µg | 437% |
| Vitamin D | 1006IU | 41IU | 121% |
| Vitamin D | 25.2µg | 1µg | 121% |
| Sodium | 4450mg | 1740mg | 118% |
| Selenium | 73.4µg | 31.3µg | 77% |
| Manganese | 0.978mg | 43% | |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.357mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.367mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.21g | 2.529g | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.201mg | 24% | |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 2.93mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 6.053mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.22mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.357mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 19mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 7.148g | 9.316g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 254mg | 191mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.32g | 11.127g | 7% |
| Protein | 18.5g | 21.85g | 7% |
| Potassium | 520mg | 316mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 15mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 7.8µg | 3.2µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.41mg | 0.459mg | 4% |
| Folate | 15µg | 3µg | 3% |
| Calories | 305kcal | 336kcal | 2% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.56mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 89mg | 2% |
| Choline | 101.6mg | 93.5mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 2.4g | 1% |
| Fats | 25.1g | 25.9g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 2.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.96g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.586g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.114mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.521mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.675mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.929mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.107mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.301mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.481mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.668mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.359mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.619g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 2.965g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.126g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.391g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.084g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.104g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
172%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
91%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salami contains less Sodium (difference - 2710mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Salami is cheaper (difference - $4.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.168g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.