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Salami vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are salami and roquefort different?

  • Salami has more manganese, vitamin B1,2, copper, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6; however, roquefort is richer in calcium and phosphorus.
  • Roquefort covers your daily need for calcium, 65% more than salami.
  • Salami has 33 times more manganese than roquefort. Salami has 0.978mg of manganese, while roquefort has 0.03mg.
  • Salami contains less saturated fat.

Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Cheese, roquefort 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 199% 8% 21% 11% 57% 168% 236% 3.9% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +247.3%
Contains more IronIron +178.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +950%
Contains more ZincZinc +40.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3160%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +115.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4313.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105.2%
~equal in Sodium ~1809mg

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% 98% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +817.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +724.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +270.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1533.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20%
Contains more WaterWater +14.8%
Contains more FatsFats +18.3%
Contains more OtherOther +38.2%
~equal in Protein ~21.54g

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.263 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.32 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +31.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +91.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salami Roquefort DV% diff.
Calcium 15mg 662mg 65%
Saturated fat 9.316g 19.263g 45%
Manganese 0.978mg 0.03mg 41%
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 0.64µg 37%
Copper 0.357mg 0.034mg 36%
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 0.734mg 33%
Vitamin A 0µg 294µg 33%
Selenium 31.3µg 14.5µg 31%
Phosphorus 191mg 392mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.04mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.124mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.586mg 18%
Choline 93.5mg 17%
Iron 1.56mg 0.56mg 13%
Folate 3µg 49µg 12%
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 1.731mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 1.32g 8%
Zinc 2.93mg 2.08mg 8%
Potassium 316mg 91mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 11.127g 8.474g 7%
Fats 25.9g 30.64g 7%
Vitamin D 41IU 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Magnesium 19mg 30mg 3%
Sodium 1740mg 1809mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 3%
Calories 336kcal 369kcal 2%
Protein 21.85g 21.54g 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Carbs 2.4g 2g 0%
Net carbs 2.4g 2g N/A
Cholesterol 89mg 90mg 0%
Sugar 0.96g N/A
Trans fat 0.586g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.303mg 0%
Threonine 0.521mg 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.675mg 1.217mg 0%
Leucine 0.929mg 2.114mg 0%
Lysine 1.107mg 1.848mg 0%
Methionine 0.301mg 0.558mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 1.023mg 0%
Valine 0.668mg 1.614mg 0%
Histidine 0.359mg 0.602mg 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 Roquefort
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
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salami
Salami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salami
Salami contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salami
Salami is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.947g)
Which food is cheaper?
Salami
Salami is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.