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Salami vs. Brotwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Salami and Brotwurst

  • Salami is richer in Manganese, Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, yet Brotwurst is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Salami is 41% higher.
  • Salami contains 20 times more Vitamin B5 than Brotwurst. Salami contains 1.201mg of Vitamin B5, while Brotwurst contains 0.06mg.
  • Brotwurst contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Brotwurst, pork, beef, link.

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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 11% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.5%
Contains more IronIron +51.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +346.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2345%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +84.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +220%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.1%

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
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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% 30% 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% 0% 5.4% 9% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +83.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1901.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +253.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +34.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
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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
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.8%
Contains more OtherOther +28.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.2%
Contains more WaterWater +13.5%
~equal in Fats ~27.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
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41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.529 g
38% 51% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.83 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +19.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.9%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~9.93g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salami Brotwurst Opinion
Calories 336kcal 323kcal Salami
Protein 21.85g 14.3g Salami
Fats 25.9g 27.8g Brotwurst
Net carbs 2.4g 2.98g Brotwurst
Carbs 2.4g 2.98g Brotwurst
Cholesterol 89mg 63mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 41IU 11IU Salami
Magnesium 19mg 16mg Salami
Calcium 15mg 48mg Brotwurst
Potassium 316mg 281mg Salami
Iron 1.56mg 1.03mg Salami
Sugar 0.96g 2.98g Salami
Copper 0.357mg 0.08mg Salami
Zinc 2.93mg 2.1mg Salami
Phosphorus 191mg 134mg Salami
Sodium 1740mg 1112mg Brotwurst
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.27mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 1µg 0.3µg Salami
Manganese 0.978mg 0.04mg Salami
Selenium 31.3µg 17µg Salami
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.25mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.23mg Salami
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 3.3mg Salami
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 0.06mg Salami
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.13mg Salami
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 2.05µg Brotwurst
Vitamin K 3.2µg 0µg Salami
Folate 3µg 5µg Brotwurst
Trans Fat 0.586g Brotwurst
Choline 93.5mg Salami
Saturated Fat 9.316g 9.93g Salami
Monounsaturated Fat 11.127g 13.34g Brotwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 2.83g Brotwurst
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.13mg Brotwurst
Threonine 0.521mg 0.6mg Brotwurst
Isoleucine 0.675mg 0.61mg Salami
Leucine 0.929mg 1.08mg Brotwurst
Lysine 1.107mg 1.14mg Brotwurst
Methionine 0.301mg 0.37mg Brotwurst
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0.54mg Brotwurst
Valine 0.668mg 0.68mg Brotwurst
Histidine 0.359mg 0.44mg Brotwurst
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g Salami
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g Salami
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g Salami

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salami Brotwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
58%
Salami
37%
Brotwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
47%
Brotwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salami
Salami is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salami
Salami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.614g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 628mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst 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. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.