Potato salad vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between potato salad and salami
- Potato salad has less vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and zinc than salami.
- Salami covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 63% more than potato salad.
- Potato salad has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of potato salad is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potato salad, home-prepared 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 | +26.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.6% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +140% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +202.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +845.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +267.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +868.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +663.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +376.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +495% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +580.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +124.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +225.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
21.85 g
Fats:
25.9 g
Carbs:
2.4 g
Water:
45.19 g
Other:
4.66 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +365.4% |
Contains more WaterWater | +68.2% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +715.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +215.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +139% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
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 | -84.7% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +47.8% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +348.7% |
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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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.52µg | 63% |
Sodium | 529mg | 1740mg | 53% |
Selenium | 4.1µg | 31.3µg | 49% |
Protein | 2.68g | 21.85g | 38% |
Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.978mg | 38% |
Saturated fat | 1.429g | 9.316g | 36% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 6.053mg | 32% |
Fats | 8.2g | 25.9g | 27% |
Copper | 0.118mg | 0.357mg | 27% |
Zinc | 0.31mg | 2.93mg | 24% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.459mg | 24% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.367mg | 24% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.357mg | 23% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.48g | 11.127g | 22% |
Phosphorus | 52mg | 191mg | 20% |
Choline | 93.5mg | 17% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 1.201mg | 13% |
Iron | 0.65mg | 1.56mg | 11% |
Vitamin C | 10mg | 0mg | 11% |
Calories | 143kcal | 336kcal | 10% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 2.529g | 8% |
Cholesterol | 68mg | 89mg | 7% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 1µg | 5% |
Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 41IU | 5% |
Vitamin A | 32µg | 0µg | 4% |
Vitamin K | 3.2µg | 3% | |
Carbs | 11.17g | 2.4g | 3% |
Potassium | 254mg | 316mg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
Magnesium | 15mg | 19mg | 1% |
Folate | 7µg | 3µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 9.87g | 2.4g | N/A |
Calcium | 19mg | 15mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0.96g | N/A | |
Trans fat | 0.586g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.116mg | 0.521mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0.675mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.202mg | 0.929mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.171mg | 1.107mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.066mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0.481mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.172mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.062mg | 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 |
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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
13%

57%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%

91%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Salami is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 1211mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.887g)
Which food is cheaper?

Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $2.7)