Quinoa vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between quinoa and salami?
- Salami has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and copper than quinoa.
- Salami's daily need coverage for sodium is 75% higher.
- Quinoa is lower in saturated fat.
- Quinoa has a higher glycemic index (53) than salami (28).
We used Quinoa, cooked and Salami, cooked, beef and pork types in this comparison.
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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 | +236.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +83.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +85.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +168.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +55% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1017.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +186.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +243% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +224.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1369.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +273.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +306.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +787.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +58.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +396.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1249% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +505.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2007.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +134.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
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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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| Sodium | 7mg | 1740mg | 75% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.52µg | 63% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 31.3µg | 52% |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 9.316g | 41% |
| Fats | 1.92g | 25.9g | 37% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 6.053mg | 35% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 21.85g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 89mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.459mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 11.127g | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.201mg | 24% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.367mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.357mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.357mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 2.93mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.631mg | 0.978mg | 15% |
| Choline | 23mg | 93.5mg | 13% |
| Calories | 120kcal | 336kcal | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0g | 11% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 19mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 2.529g | 10% |
| Folate | 42µg | 3µg | 10% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 191mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 2.4g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 41IU | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 316mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 0.22mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3.2µg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 1.56mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 2.4g | N/A |
| Calcium | 17mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 0.96g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.586g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0.521mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0.675mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 0.929mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 1.107mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0.481mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0.359mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
| 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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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
11%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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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 - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 1733mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quinoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.085g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $2.7)