Asparagus vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between asparagus and salami
- Asparagus has more vitamin K; however, salami is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and zinc.
- Salami covers your daily sodium needs 76% more than asparagus.
- Salami has 13 times less vitamin K than asparagus. Asparagus has 41.6µg of vitamin K, while salami has 3.2µg.
- Asparagus contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Asparagus, raw 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 CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains more IronIron | +37.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +88.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +442.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +267.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +519% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1260.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +413.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1633.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +156.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +153.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +518.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +338.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +404.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +484.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +61.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +106.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +893.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21483.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +703.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4958% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +25% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +91.3% |
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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 | 2mg | 1740mg | 76% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.52µg | 63% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 31.3µg | 53% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 9.316g | 42% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 25.9g | 40% |
| Protein | 2.2g | 21.85g | 39% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.978mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 6.053mg | 32% |
| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 3.2µg | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 89mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.459mg | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 11.127g | 28% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 2.93mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 191mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 1.201mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.367mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.357mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 2.529g | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.357mg | 17% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 336kcal | 16% |
| Choline | 16mg | 93.5mg | 14% |
| Folate | 52µg | 3µg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 0g | 8% |
| Iron | 2.14mg | 1.56mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 0.22mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 41IU | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 316mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1g | 0g | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.78g | 2.4g | N/A |
| Carbs | 3.88g | 2.4g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.88g | 0.96g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.586g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0.521mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0.675mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.128mg | 0.929mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.104mg | 1.107mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0.481mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.359mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.126g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salami is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salami is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Salami is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 1738mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.276g)
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.