Pork bacon vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pork bacon and salami different?
- Pork bacon is higher in selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B3; however, salami is richer in manganese, copper, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for pork bacon is 50% higher.
- Pork bacon contains 3 times more phosphorus than salami. While pork bacon contains 506mg of phosphorus, salami contains only 191mg.
- Salami has less saturated fat.
- Pork bacon has a lower glycemic index (0) than salami (28).
Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked 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 | +57.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +70.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +164.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +88.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +96.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4345.5% |
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 | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +75.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +27.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +48.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +31% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
35.73 g
Fats:
43.27 g
Carbs:
1.35 g
Water:
12.52 g
Other:
7.13 g
Protein:
21.85 g
Fats:
25.9 g
Carbs:
2.4 g
Water:
45.19 g
Other:
4.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +67.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +77.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +260.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.187 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.859 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.316 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.529 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +71.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +92.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.3% |
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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| Selenium | 59µg | 31.3µg | 50% |
| Phosphorus | 506mg | 191mg | 45% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.978mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.623mg | 6.053mg | 29% |
| Protein | 35.73g | 21.85g | 28% |
| Fats | 43.27g | 25.9g | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 14.187g | 9.316g | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 19.065g | 11.127g | 20% |
| Sodium | 2193mg | 1740mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.357mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.859g | 2.529g | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.16µg | 1.52µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.309mg | 0.459mg | 12% |
| Calories | 548kcal | 336kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.251mg | 0.357mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 539mg | 316mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 89mg | 6% |
| Choline | 119.3mg | 93.5mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Zinc | 3.36mg | 2.93mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.033mg | 1.201mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 19mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 3.2µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.348mg | 0.367mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.32mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 1.56mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.35g | 2.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.35g | 2.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.96g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.586g | N/A |
| Folate | 2µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.299mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.399mg | 0.521mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.676mg | 0.675mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.782mg | 0.929mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.964mg | 1.107mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.795mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.417mg | 0.481mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.901mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.343mg | 0.359mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.21g | 0.126g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.199g | 0.084g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.088g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salami contains less Sodium (difference - 453mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salami is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.871g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork bacon is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.