Salami vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between salami and American cheese
- Salami has more manganese, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and selenium; however, American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
- American cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 103% more.
- Salami has 80 times more vitamin B3 than American cheese. Salami has 6.053mg of vitamin B3, while American cheese has 0.076mg.
- Salami is lower in saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +139.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +147.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +676.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2285.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +55% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6866.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +235.6% |
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 DVitamin D | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2346.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +7864.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +198% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +23.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +158.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +263.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.85 g
Fats:
25.9 g
Carbs:
2.4 g
Water:
45.19 g
Other:
4.66 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +54.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.316 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.529 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +35.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +96.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.44 g
Glucose:
0.52 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.15 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.11 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 15mg | 1045mg | 103% |
| Phosphorus | 191mg | 641mg | 64% |
| Manganese | 0.978mg | 0.041mg | 41% |
| Saturated fat | 9.316g | 18.057g | 40% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.053mg | 0.076mg | 37% |
| Copper | 0.357mg | 0.046mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.459mg | 0.054mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.367mg | 0.015mg | 29% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 250µg | 28% |
| Selenium | 31.3µg | 20.2µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.201mg | 0.403mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.56mg | 0.63mg | 12% |
| Choline | 93.5mg | 36.2mg | 10% |
| Fats | 25.9g | 31.79g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.357mg | 0.234mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.529g | 1.286g | 8% |
| Protein | 21.85g | 18.13g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.127g | 8.236g | 7% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 132mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 2.93mg | 2.49mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.8mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 100mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 1740mg | 1671mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 0.6µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 23IU | 2% |
| Calories | 336kcal | 371kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.52µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Folate | 3µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 3.2µg | 2.6µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.4g | 3.7g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.4g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.96g | 2.26g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.586g | 1.144g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.114mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.521mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.675mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.929mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.107mg | 1.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.301mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.481mg | 0.939mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.668mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.359mg | 0.546mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.126g | 0.137g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.084g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.104g | 0.79g | 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
57%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salami is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salami is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.741g)
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 contains less Sodium?
American cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.3)