Mackerel vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between mackerel and salami?
- Mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, magnesium, and phosphorus, while salami is higher in manganese, copper, zinc, and vitamin B1.
- Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 728% higher.
- Salami has 5 times less magnesium than mackerel. Mackerel has 97mg of magnesium, while salami has 19mg.
- Mackerel is lower in saturated fat.
- Salami has a higher glycemic index (28) than mackerel (0).
We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Salami, cooked, beef and pork types in this comparison.
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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 | +410.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +64.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +279.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +211.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4790% |
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 Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +45.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Protein
~21.85g
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Other
~4.66g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +70% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +58.8% |
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 Cholesterol |
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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 | 19µg | 1.52µg | 728% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 1740mg | 72% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.978mg | 42% |
| Selenium | 51.6µg | 31.3µg | 37% |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.357mg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 4.176g | 9.316g | 23% |
| Magnesium | 97mg | 19mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 2.93mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.367mg | 17% |
| Choline | 93.5mg | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 2.529g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 278mg | 191mg | 12% |
| Fats | 17.81g | 25.9g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.006g | 11.127g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 89mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 6.053mg | 5% |
| Calories | 262kcal | 336kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.357mg | 4% |
| Protein | 23.85g | 21.85g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 1.201mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 316mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.2µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 2.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 2.4g | N/A |
| Calcium | 15mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1.57mg | 1.56mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.96g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.459mg | 0% |
| Folate | 2µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.586g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.045mg | 0.521mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 0.675mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.938mg | 0.929mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.19mg | 1.107mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.481mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.228mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.702mg | 0.359mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.126g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g | 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
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57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
91%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Salami is cheaper (difference - $4.3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 1657mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.14g)
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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