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Salami vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between salami and barbecue chicken

  • The amount of vitamin B12, manganese, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and selenium in salami is higher than in barbecue chicken.
  • Salami covers your daily sodium needs 61% more than barbecue chicken.
  • Barbecue chicken has 196 times less manganese than salami. Salami has 0.978mg of manganese, while barbecue chicken has 0.005mg.
  • Barbecue chicken contains less sodium.
  • Salami has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of salami is 28, while the glycemic index of barbecue chicken is 10.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.9%
Contains more IronIron +64.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +363.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19460%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +10.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.7%
~equal in Calcium ~16mg

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.
Salami
8
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%
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% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +567.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +690.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +140.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +223.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +109.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.732mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
3
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
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more FatsFats +71.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1900%
Contains more OtherOther +429.5%
Contains more WaterWater +35.9%
~equal in Protein ~22.51g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
2
41% 48% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.316 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.529 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +72.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
2
46% 54%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.44 g
Glucose: 0.52 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
33% 33% 33%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1000%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1200%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Salami Barbecue chicken
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salami Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Sodium 1740mg 335mg 61%
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 0.47µg 44%
Manganese 0.978mg 0.005mg 42%
Copper 0.357mg 0.077mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.055mg 26%
Saturated fat 9.316g 3.927g 24%
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 0.152mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.191mg 21%
Selenium 31.3µg 22µg 17%
Fats 25.9g 15.08g 17%
Cholesterol 89mg 127mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 11.127g 6.446g 12%
Zinc 2.93mg 1.78mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.227mg 10%
Iron 1.56mg 0.95mg 8%
Choline 93.5mg 62.9mg 6%
Calories 336kcal 226kcal 6%
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Phosphorus 191mg 218mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 2.038g 3%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 5.732mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.46mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 2%
Potassium 316mg 255mg 2%
Protein 21.85g 22.51g 1%
Folate 3µg 8µg 1%
Carbs 2.4g 0.12g 1%
Net carbs 2.4g 0.12g N/A
Magnesium 19mg 21mg 0%
Calcium 15mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 0.96g 0.12g N/A
Trans fat 0.586g 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.521mg 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.675mg 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 0.929mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 1.107mg 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.301mg 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0.69mg 0%
Valine 0.668mg 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.359mg 0.592mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.04g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g 0.011g 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
Salami Barbecue chicken
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
57%
Salami
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salami
Salami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1405mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.389g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken 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. Salami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172936/nutrients
  2. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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