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.
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% |
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.
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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.85 g
Fats:
25.9 g
Carbs:
2.4 g
Water:
45.19 g
Other:
4.66 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.316 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.529 g
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% |
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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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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 |
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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%

19%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%

39%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Salami is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 1425mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.886g)
Which food is cheaper?

Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $2.7)