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Salami vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between salami and danish pastry

  • Salami is richer than danish pastry in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for salami is 58% higher.
  • Salami contains 11 times more vitamin B6 than danish pastry. Salami contains 0.459mg of vitamin B6, while danish pastry contains 0.04mg.
  • Danish pastry contains less sodium.
  • Salami has a lower glycemic index than danish pastry.

Food types used in this article are Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Danish pastry, cheese.

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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 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +222.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +301.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +318.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +178.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +65.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains more IronIron +15.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76%

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 0.33% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +202.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +295.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1047.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +660%
Contains more CholineCholine +365.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +115.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1900%

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
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +173.1%
Contains more FatsFats +18.3%
Contains more WaterWater +43.9%
Contains more OtherOther +210.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1450%

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
33% 55% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -27.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~11.313g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.575g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salami Danish pastry DV% diff.
Sodium 1740mg 417mg 58%
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 0.2µg 55%
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.04mg 32%
Copper 0.357mg 0.089mg 30%
Protein 21.85g 8g 28%
Manganese 0.978mg 0.351mg 27%
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 2mg 25%
Selenium 31.3µg 18.9µg 23%
Cholesterol 89mg 23mg 22%
Zinc 2.93mg 0.7mg 20%
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 0.304mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.19mg 15%
Folate 3µg 60µg 14%
Choline 93.5mg 20.1mg 13%
Carbs 2.4g 37.2g 12%
Phosphorus 191mg 108mg 12%
Saturated fat 9.316g 6.794g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.26mg 7%
Fats 25.9g 21.9g 6%
Potassium 316mg 98mg 6%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 2IU 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 35µg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Iron 1.56mg 1.8mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 6.9µg 3%
Calories 336kcal 374kcal 2%
Calcium 15mg 35mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.35mg 1%
Magnesium 19mg 15mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 2.4g 36.2g N/A
Sugar 0.96g 6.95g N/A
Trans fat 0.586g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 11.127g 11.313g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 2.575g 0%
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.521mg 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.675mg 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 0.929mg 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 1.107mg 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.301mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.668mg 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.359mg 0.205mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g 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 Danish pastry
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
22%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salami
Salami is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salami
Salami is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 1323mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.522g)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.