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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
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 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.
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 33% 11% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Salami
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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 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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Salami
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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 +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
19% 32% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
Salami
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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 -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.
Potato salad Salami
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Salami DV% diff.
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato salad 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
13%
Potato salad
57%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salami
Salami is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 1211mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.887g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad 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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.