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Salami vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between salami and nattō

  • Salami has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6; however, nattō has more iron, copper, and manganese.
  • Nattō's daily need coverage for iron is 88% more.
  • Nattō is lower in cholesterol.
  • Nattō has a higher glycemic index than salami.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Natto.

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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
1
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%
Nattō
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 82% 65% 64% 323% 222% 83% 75% 0.91% 199% 48%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +255.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +505.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1346.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +130.7%
Contains more IronIron +451.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +86.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56.2%
~equal in Zinc ~3.03mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~174mg

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%
Nattō
3
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 43% 0% 0.2% 0% 40% 44% 0% 13% 30% 0% 58% 6% 31%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +458.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +253.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +64%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +621.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
3
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
Nattō
2
19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.6%
Contains more FatsFats +135.5%
Contains more OtherOther +145.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +428.3%
Contains more WaterWater +21.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
1
41% 48% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.316 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.529 g
Nattō
2
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +357.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +145.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salami Nattō DV% diff.
Iron 1.56mg 8.6mg 88%
Sodium 1740mg 7mg 75%
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 0µg 63%
Selenium 31.3µg 8.8µg 41%
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 0mg 38%
Saturated fat 9.316g 1.591g 35%
Copper 0.357mg 0.667mg 34%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 6.21g 25%
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.13mg 25%
Manganese 0.978mg 1.528mg 24%
Fats 25.9g 11g 23%
Magnesium 19mg 115mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 11.127g 2.43g 22%
Fiber 0g 5.4g 22%
Calcium 15mg 217mg 20%
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 0.215mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.16mg 17%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 23.1µg 17%
Vitamin C 0mg 13mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.19mg 13%
Potassium 316mg 729mg 12%
Choline 93.5mg 57mg 7%
Calories 336kcal 211kcal 6%
Protein 21.85g 19.4g 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU 5%
Carbs 2.4g 12.68g 3%
Phosphorus 191mg 174mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.01mg 1%
Zinc 2.93mg 3.03mg 1%
Folate 3µg 8µg 1%
Net carbs 2.4g 7.28g N/A
Sugar 0.96g 4.89g N/A
Trans fat 0.586g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.223mg 0%
Threonine 0.521mg 0.813mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.675mg 0.931mg 0%
Leucine 0.929mg 1.509mg 0%
Lysine 1.107mg 1.145mg 0%
Methionine 0.301mg 0.208mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 0.668mg 1.018mg 0%
Histidine 0.359mg 0.512mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Salami Nattō
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
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
116%
Nattō

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salami
Salami is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salami
Salami is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 1733mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.725g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals

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. Nattō - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172443/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.