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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 for 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% 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% 0% 5.4% 4.5% 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 ~0µg

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 DV% diff.
Manganese 0.978mg 0.04mg 41%
Copper 0.357mg 0.08mg 31%
Sodium 1740mg 1112mg 27%
Selenium 31.3µg 17µg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.13mg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 0.06mg 23%
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 2.05µg 22%
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 3.3mg 17%
Choline 93.5mg 17%
Protein 21.85g 14.3g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.23mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.25mg 10%
Cholesterol 89mg 63mg 9%
Zinc 2.93mg 2.1mg 8%
Phosphorus 191mg 134mg 8%
Iron 1.56mg 1.03mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 11.127g 13.34g 6%
Vitamin D 41IU 11IU 4%
Vitamin D 1µg 0.3µg 4%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 0µg 3%
Fats 25.9g 27.8g 3%
Calcium 15mg 48mg 3%
Saturated fat 9.316g 9.93g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 2.83g 2%
Folate 3µg 5µg 1%
Calories 336kcal 323kcal 1%
Potassium 316mg 281mg 1%
Magnesium 19mg 16mg 1%
Carbs 2.4g 2.98g 0%
Net carbs 2.4g 2.98g N/A
Sugar 0.96g 2.98g N/A
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.27mg 0%
Trans fat 0.586g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.521mg 0.6mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.675mg 0.61mg 0%
Leucine 0.929mg 1.08mg 0%
Lysine 1.107mg 1.14mg 0%
Methionine 0.301mg 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0.54mg 0%
Valine 0.668mg 0.68mg 0%
Histidine 0.359mg 0.44mg 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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ok
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
57%
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.