Ricotta vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between ricotta and salami
- Ricotta is higher in calcium, yet salami is higher in vitamin B12, manganese, copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5.
- Salami covers your daily sodium needs 72% more than ricotta.
- Ricotta contains 14 times more calcium than salami. While ricotta contains 207mg of calcium, salami contains only 15mg.
- The amount of sodium in ricotta is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk 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 | +1280% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +72.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +201% |
| Contains more IronIron | +310.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1600% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +152.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16200% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +115.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2723.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +83.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5720.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +463.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +967.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +347.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +190.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +434.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +58.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +94% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +99.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +356.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +206.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +556.9% |
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 | 84mg | 1740mg | 72% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 1.52µg | 49% |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0.978mg | 42% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.357mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg | 6.053mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.459mg | 32% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 31.3µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.367mg | 30% |
| Protein | 11.26g | 21.85g | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 1.201mg | 20% |
| Fats | 12.98g | 25.9g | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.627g | 11.127g | 19% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 15mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 2.93mg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 1.56mg | 15% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 93.5mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 2.529g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 89mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 120µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.357mg | 12% |
| Calories | 174kcal | 336kcal | 8% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 316mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 8.295g | 9.316g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 191mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 41IU | 4% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 19mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 3.2µg | 2% |
| Folate | 12µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.04g | 2.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.04g | 2.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 0.96g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.586g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.517mg | 0.521mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.589mg | 0.675mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.221mg | 0.929mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.338mg | 1.107mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.281mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 0.481mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.692mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.459mg | 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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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
14%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
91%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 1656mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ricotta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $0.7)