Potato chips vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between potato chips and salami
- Potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber; however, salami is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, and zinc.
- Salami covers your daily sodium needs 75% more than potato chips.
- Potato chips contain less sodium.
- Potato chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of salami is 28.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +252.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +303.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +168.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +122.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +286.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +4040.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +590.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +119.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +81.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +58.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +198.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +149.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Sodium | 8mg | 1740mg | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 2.529g | 64% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.52µg | 63% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 0.22mg | 59% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 31.3µg | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 0mg | 35% |
| Protein | 7g | 21.85g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 89mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 316mg | 28% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.978mg | 23% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.359mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 0g | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.367mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 2.4g | 17% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 2.93mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 1.201mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 3.2µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.459mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 6.053mg | 14% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 25.9g | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.357mg | 12% |
| Folate | 45µg | 3µg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 19mg | 11% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 93.5mg | 10% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 336kcal | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 9.316g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.357mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 41IU | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 191mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 11.127g | 3% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 1.56mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 2.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 0.96g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.586g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0.521mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0.675mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0.929mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 1.107mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0.481mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.126g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.084g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.104g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
Protein:
21.85 g
Fats:
25.9 g
Carbs:
2.4 g
Water:
45.19 g
Other:
4.66 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2104.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +212.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2278.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.316 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.529 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +381.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13.1% |
