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Salami vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between salami and chocolate cake

  • The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, manganese, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5 in salami is higher than in chocolate cake.
  • Salami covers your daily sodium needs 62% more than chocolate cake.
  • Chocolate cake has 11 times less vitamin B6 than salami. Salami has 0.459mg of vitamin B6, while chocolate cake has 0.041mg.
  • Chocolate cake contains less sodium.
  • Chocolate cake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate cake is 41, while the glycemic index of salami is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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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
6
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 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 65%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +125.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +72.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +324.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +249.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +163%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.9%
~equal in Iron ~1.61mg

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
9
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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +432.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +295.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1019.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +850%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +37.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
4
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
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +312.3%
Contains more FatsFats +71.5%
Contains more WaterWater +85.2%
Contains more OtherOther +158.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2125%

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% 42% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.761 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +84.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.761g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salami Chocolate cake DV% diff.
Sodium 1740mg 315mg 62%
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 0.16µg 57%
Selenium 31.3µg 11.9µg 35%
Protein 21.85g 5.3g 33%
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.041mg 32%
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 1.137mg 31%
Manganese 0.978mg 0.28mg 30%
Zinc 2.93mg 0.69mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.141mg 19%
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 0.304mg 18%
Saturated fat 9.316g 5.43g 18%
Copper 0.357mg 0.207mg 17%
Fats 25.9g 15.1g 17%
Carbs 2.4g 53.4g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 11.127g 6.039g 13%
Phosphorus 191mg 106mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.213mg 11%
Cholesterol 89mg 58mg 10%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Folate 3µg 27µg 6%
Choline 93.5mg 128.4mg 6%
Vitamin D 41IU 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Potassium 316mg 140mg 5%
Calcium 15mg 60mg 5%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 3%
Magnesium 19mg 32mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 2.761g 2%
Calories 336kcal 371kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Iron 1.56mg 1.61mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 2.4g 51.8g N/A
Sugar 0.96g N/A
Trans fat 0.586g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.521mg 0.202mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.675mg 0.24mg 0%
Leucine 0.929mg 0.407mg 0%
Lysine 1.107mg 0.268mg 0%
Methionine 0.301mg 0.116mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0.265mg 0%
Valine 0.668mg 0.283mg 0%
Histidine 0.359mg 0.12mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
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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is better in case of low diet
Salami Chocolate cake
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
19%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salami
Salami is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 1425mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.886g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake 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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.