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Salami vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between salami and hot chocolate

  • Salami is richer than hot chocolate in selenium, vitamin B12, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, copper, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for salami is 74% higher.
  • Salami contains 75 times more manganese than hot chocolate. Salami contains 0.978mg of manganese, while hot chocolate contains 0.013mg.
  • Hot chocolate contains less sodium.
  • Salami has a lower glycemic index than hot chocolate.

Food types used in this article are Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade.

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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 16% 34% 17% 16% 34% 17% 45% 5.7% 1.7% 15%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.4%
Contains more IronIron +271.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +246.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +365.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7423.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1059.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +660%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%

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 0.67% 17% 0.6% 17% 9.8% 42% 2.5% 20% 9.2% 61% 0.5% 3.8% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +841%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4451.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +266.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1047.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +210.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1500%
Contains more CholineCholine +499.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~1.1µg

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
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +520.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1006.8%
Contains more OtherOther +390.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +347.5%
Contains more WaterWater +82.5%

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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.084 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1543.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2910.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
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46% 54%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.44 g
Glucose: 0.52 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
52% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5 g
Glucose: 0.01 g
Fructose: 0.01 g
Lactose: 4.63 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0.01 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +5100%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1036.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salami Hot chocolate DV% diff.
Sodium 1740mg 44mg 74%
Selenium 31.3µg 2.7µg 52%
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 0.49µg 43%
Manganese 0.978mg 0.013mg 42%
Protein 21.85g 3.52g 37%
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 0.133mg 37%
Saturated fat 9.316g 1.431g 36%
Fats 25.9g 2.34g 36%
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.04mg 32%
Copper 0.357mg 0.103mg 28%
Cholesterol 89mg 8mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.039mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 11.127g 0.677g 26%
Zinc 2.93mg 0.63mg 21%
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 0.328mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 0.084g 16%
Choline 93.5mg 15.6mg 14%
Iron 1.56mg 0.42mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.182mg 13%
Calories 336kcal 77kcal 13%
Phosphorus 191mg 105mg 12%
Calcium 15mg 114mg 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 51µg 6%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Potassium 316mg 197mg 4%
Carbs 2.4g 10.74g 3%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 0.2µg 3%
Vitamin D 1µg 1.1µg 1%
Caffeine 0mg 2mg 1%
Magnesium 19mg 23mg 1%
Folate 3µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.03mg 1%
Vitamin D 41IU 45IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 2.4g 9.74g N/A
Sugar 0.96g 9.66g N/A
Trans fat 0.586g 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.521mg 0.095mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.675mg 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 0.929mg 0.305mg 0%
Lysine 1.107mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.301mg 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.668mg 0.201mg 0%
Histidine 0.359mg 0.067mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.01g 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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is better in case of low diet
Salami Hot chocolate
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
15%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salami
Salami is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salami
Salami is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 1696mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.885g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate 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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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