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Salami vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are salami and cheese different?

  • Salami has more manganese, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1; however, cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
  • Cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 70% more than salami.
  • Salami has 103 times more vitamin B3 than cheese. Salami has 6.053mg of vitamin B3, while cheese has 0.059mg.
  • Cheese contains less sodium.
  • Salami has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of salami is 28, while the glycemic index of cheese is 0.

Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Cheese, cheddar types were used in this article.

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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%
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +315.8%
Contains more IronIron +1014.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1090%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3522.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4633.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +138.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.5%
~equal in Selenium ~28.5µg

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%
Cheese
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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% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1165.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +595.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +222.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
2
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
Cheese
3
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more WaterWater +22.1%
Contains more OtherOther +25.6%
Contains more FatsFats +28.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.8%
~equal in Protein ~22.87g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
3
41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.316 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.529 g
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +78%

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
Cheese
2
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +100%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salami Cheese Opinion
Calories 336kcal 404kcal Cheese
Protein 21.85g 22.87g Cheese
Fats 25.9g 33.31g Cheese
Net carbs 2.4g 3.09g Cheese
Carbs 2.4g 3.09g Cheese
Cholesterol 89mg 99mg Salami
Vitamin D 41IU 24IU Salami
Magnesium 19mg 27mg Cheese
Calcium 15mg 710mg Cheese
Potassium 316mg 76mg Salami
Iron 1.56mg 0.14mg Salami
Sugar 0.96g 0.48g Cheese
Copper 0.357mg 0.03mg Salami
Zinc 2.93mg 3.64mg Cheese
Phosphorus 191mg 455mg Cheese
Sodium 1740mg 653mg Cheese
Vitamin A 0IU 1242IU Cheese
Vitamin A 0µg 330µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.71mg Cheese
Vitamin D 1µg 0.6µg Salami
Manganese 0.978mg 0.027mg Salami
Selenium 31.3µg 28.5µg Salami
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.029mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.428mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 0.059mg Salami
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 0.41mg Salami
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.066mg Salami
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 1.1µg Salami
Vitamin K 3.2µg 2.4µg Salami
Folate 3µg 27µg Cheese
Trans Fat 0.586g 0.917g Salami
Choline 93.5mg 16.5mg Salami
Saturated Fat 9.316g 18.867g Salami
Monounsaturated fat 11.127g 9.246g Salami
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 1.421g Salami
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.547mg Cheese
Threonine 0.521mg 1.044mg Cheese
Isoleucine 0.675mg 1.206mg Cheese
Leucine 0.929mg 1.939mg Cheese
Lysine 1.107mg 1.025mg Salami
Methionine 0.301mg 0.547mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 1.074mg Cheese
Valine 0.668mg 1.404mg Cheese
Histidine 0.359mg 0.547mg Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g Salami
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g 0.007g Salami
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g Salami

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salami Cheese
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
58%
Salami
33%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salami
Salami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salami
Salami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.551g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese
Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1087mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients

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

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