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Polish sausage vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Polish sausage and salami

  • Polish sausage is richer in vitamin B1, yet salami is richer in manganese, copper, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for salami is 40% higher.

Food types used in this article are Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.6% 21% 33% 30% 53% 58% 201% 6.4% 97%
Salami
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.5% 28% 59% 119% 80% 82% 227% 128% 171%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +77.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +296.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1895.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 126% 34% 65% 27% 44% 123% 0% 1.5% 0%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 15% 92% 82% 113% 72% 106% 190% 8% 2.3% 51%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +166.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +141.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +55.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 19% 4% 55% 4%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 4.2 g
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22% 26% 2% 45% 5%
Protein: 21.85 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 2.4 g
Water: 45.19 g
Other: 4.66 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50%
Contains more WaterWater +22.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.1%
Contains more FatsFats +33.5%
Contains more OtherOther +11%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 52% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.79 g
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41% 48% 11%
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 -14%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +220.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Polish sausage Salami
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Polish sausage Salami DV% diff.
Manganese 0.049mg 0.978mg 40%
Copper 0.09mg 0.357mg 30%
Selenium 17.7µg 31.3µg 25%
Vitamin B12 0.98µg 1.52µg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.459mg 21%
Choline 93.5mg 17%
Vitamin B3 3.443mg 6.053mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.357mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.45mg 1.201mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.79g 2.529g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.502mg 0.367mg 11%
Fats 19.4g 25.9g 10%
Iron 0.88mg 1.56mg 9%
Protein 17.6g 21.85g 9%
Zinc 1.93mg 2.93mg 9%
Sodium 1540mg 1740mg 9%
Cholesterol 66mg 89mg 8%
Phosphorus 136mg 191mg 8%
Saturated fat 8.01g 9.316g 6%
Vitamin D 41IU 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 9.7g 11.127g 4%
Calories 259kcal 336kcal 4%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 3%
Potassium 237mg 316mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Magnesium 14mg 19mg 1%
Carbs 3.6g 2.4g 0%
Net carbs 3.6g 2.4g N/A
Calcium 12mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.96g N/A
Folate 2µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.586g N/A
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.591mg 0.521mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.611mg 0.675mg 0%
Leucine 1.076mg 0.929mg 0%
Lysine 1.11mg 1.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.379mg 0.301mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.539mg 0.481mg 0%
Valine 0.679mg 0.668mg 0%
Histidine 0.444mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Polish sausage Salami
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
32%
Polish sausage
57%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Polish sausage
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 200mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.306g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is cheaper (difference - $2.7)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Polish sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172953/nutrients
  2. Salami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172936/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.