Hamburger vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are hamburgers and salami different?
- Hamburgers are higher in iron and folate; however, salami is richer in manganese, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for salami is 58% higher.
- Hamburgers contain 19 times more folate than salami. While hamburgers contain 56µg of folate, salami contains only 3µg.
- Hamburgers have less saturated fat.
- Salami has a lower glycemic index (28) than hamburgers (66).
Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain 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 CalciumCalcium | +580% |
| Contains more IronIron | +84.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +292.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +350.7% |
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.
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +69.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +287.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +126.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +904.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +80.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +160.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +102.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +565.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +123.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +100% |
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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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 414mg | 1740mg | 58% |
| Selenium | 31.3µg | 57% | |
| Manganese | 0.217mg | 0.978mg | 33% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.357mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.459mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 5.096g | 9.316g | 19% |
| Fats | 14.36g | 25.9g | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 1.201mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 1.56mg | 17% |
| Choline | 93.5mg | 17% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.495g | 11.127g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 89mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.38g | 2.529g | 14% |
| Folate | 56µg | 3µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.367mg | 13% |
| Protein | 17.08g | 21.85g | 10% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 15mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.357mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 136mg | 191mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 24.1g | 2.4g | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.365mg | 6.053mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 0g | 4% |
| Potassium | 226mg | 316mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.03g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.44µg | 1.52µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.2µg | 3% | |
| Calories | 295kcal | 336kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 2.87mg | 2.93mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 23.2g | 2.4g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.15g | 0.96g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.814g | 0.586g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.666mg | 0.521mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.716mg | 0.675mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.319mg | 0.929mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.226mg | 1.107mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg | 0.481mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.823mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.505mg | 0.359mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.126g | 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
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91%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salami is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salami is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 1326mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hamburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.22g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $2.7)