Salami vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between salami and biscuits
- Salami is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, copper, manganese, zinc, and selenium, yet biscuits are higher in calcium.
- Salami covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 60% more than biscuits.
- Salami contains 30 times more cholesterol than biscuits. While salami contains 89mg of cholesterol, biscuits contain only 3mg.
- The glycemic index of salami is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.
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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 | +161.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +335.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +442.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +158.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +60.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1466.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +105.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +321.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1211.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1933.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +212.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +58.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +56.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1758.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +60.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +64.6% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.52µg | 0.08µg | 60% |
| Sodium | 1740mg | 580mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.459mg | 0.035mg | 33% |
| Copper | 0.357mg | 0.082mg | 31% |
| Protein | 21.85g | 7g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 3mg | 29% |
| Manganese | 0.978mg | 0.378mg | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 9.316g | 4.324g | 23% |
| Zinc | 2.93mg | 0.54mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 235mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 31.3µg | 19.5µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.053mg | 2.949mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.201mg | 0.285mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.56mg | 2.9mg | 17% |
| Choline | 93.5mg | 17% | |
| Fats | 25.9g | 16.3g | 15% |
| Folate | 3µg | 61µg | 15% |
| Carbs | 2.4g | 44.6g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.529g | 4.163g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.127g | 6.93g | 10% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 121mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 5% | |
| Phosphorus | 191mg | 164mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.357mg | 0.31mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3.2µg | 3% | |
| Calories | 336kcal | 353kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.367mg | 0.356mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.4g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.96g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.586g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.114mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.521mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.675mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.929mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.107mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.301mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.481mg | 0.347mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.668mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.359mg | 0.161mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salami is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salami is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 1160mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.992g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2.7)