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Salami vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Salami and Foie gras

  • Salami has more Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, while Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, and Selenium.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 328% higher.
  • Foie gras contains 8 times less Manganese than Salami. Salami contains 0.978mg of Manganese, while Foie gras contains 0.12mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Foie gras is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked.

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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 9.3% 21% 12% 206% 133% 25% 86% 91% 16% 240%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +129%
Contains more ZincZinc +218.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +715%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +366.7%
Contains more IronIron +252.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +12%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~200mg

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% 30% 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 6.7% 200% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +317%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +665%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +518.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1900%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.2mg

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
11% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +91.7%
Contains more WaterWater +22%
Contains more OtherOther +52.8%
Contains more FatsFats +69.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +94.6%

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
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.84 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -35.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +201.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +130.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salami Foie gras Opinion
Calories 336kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Protein 21.85g 11.4g Salami
Fats 25.9g 43.84g Foie gras
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Foie gras
Net carbs 2.4g 4.67g Foie gras
Carbs 2.4g 4.67g Foie gras
Cholesterol 89mg 150mg Salami
Vitamin D 41IU Salami
Magnesium 19mg 13mg Salami
Calcium 15mg 70mg Foie gras
Potassium 316mg 138mg Salami
Iron 1.56mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Sugar 0.96g Foie gras
Copper 0.357mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Zinc 2.93mg 0.92mg Salami
Phosphorus 191mg 200mg Foie gras
Sodium 1740mg 697mg Foie gras
Vitamin A 0IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A 0µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.22mg Salami
Vitamin D 1µg Salami
Manganese 0.978mg 0.12mg Salami
Selenium 31.3µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.088mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.299mg Salami
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 2.51mg Salami
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 1.2mg Salami
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.06mg Salami
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 3.2µg Salami
Folate 3µg 60µg Foie gras
Trans Fat 0.586g Foie gras
Choline 93.5mg Salami
Saturated Fat 9.316g 14.45g Salami
Monounsaturated Fat 11.127g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 0.84g Salami
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.161mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.521mg 0.507mg Salami
Isoleucine 0.675mg 0.606mg Salami
Leucine 0.929mg 1.029mg Foie gras
Lysine 1.107mg 0.863mg Salami
Methionine 0.301mg 0.27mg Salami
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0.567mg Foie gras
Valine 0.668mg 0.719mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.359mg 0.303mg Salami
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g Salami
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g Salami
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g Salami

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salami Foie gras
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
58%
Salami
127%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salami
Salami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salami
Salami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.134g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 1043mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/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.