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Salami vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between salami and coconut

  • Salami has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1; however, coconut is higher in fiber.
  • Coconut covers your daily need for saturated fat, 102% more than salami.
  • Coconut has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of coconut is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Nuts, coconut meat, raw.

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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
3
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% 4.2% 31% 91% 145% 30% 48% 2.6% 196% 55%
Contains more ZincZinc +166.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +209.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.7%
Contains more IronIron +55.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +53.4%
~equal in Calcium ~14mg

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 11% 0% 4.8% 0% 17% 4.6% 10% 18% 12% 0% 0.5% 20% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +456.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1685%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1020.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +300.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1500%
Contains more CholineCholine +672.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +766.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.24mg

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
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +556.2%
Contains more OtherOther +385.4%
Contains more FatsFats +29.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +534.6%
~equal in Water ~46.99g

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
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 29.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +680.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +591%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salami Coconut DV% diff.
Saturated fat 9.316g 29.698g 93%
Sodium 1740mg 20mg 75%
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 0µg 63%
Selenium 31.3µg 10.1µg 39%
Protein 21.85g 3.33g 37%
Fiber 0g 9g 36%
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 0.54mg 34%
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.054mg 31%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.02mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.066mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 11.127g 1.425g 24%
Manganese 0.978mg 1.5mg 23%
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 0.3mg 18%
Zinc 2.93mg 1.1mg 17%
Choline 93.5mg 12.1mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 0.366g 14%
Fats 25.9g 33.49g 12%
Phosphorus 191mg 113mg 11%
Iron 1.56mg 2.43mg 11%
Copper 0.357mg 0.435mg 9%
Folate 3µg 26µg 6%
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Carbs 2.4g 15.23g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg 4%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 0.2µg 3%
Magnesium 19mg 32mg 3%
Calories 336kcal 354kcal 1%
Potassium 316mg 356mg 1%
Net carbs 2.4g 6.23g N/A
Calcium 15mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 0.96g 6.23g N/A
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.24mg 0%
Trans fat 0.586g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.521mg 0.121mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.675mg 0.131mg 0%
Leucine 0.929mg 0.247mg 0%
Lysine 1.107mg 0.147mg 0%
Methionine 0.301mg 0.062mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0.169mg 0%
Valine 0.668mg 0.202mg 0%
Histidine 0.359mg 0.077mg 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 Coconut
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
8%
Coconut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
63%
Coconut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salami
Salami is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salami
Salami is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.382g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salami
Salami is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 1720mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Coconut
Coconut is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.