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Salami vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are salami and pizza different?

  • Salami has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, copper, manganese, and selenium; however, pizza is richer in folate and calcium.
  • Salami covers your daily need for sodium, 50% more than pizza.
  • Salami has 6 times more vitamin B6 than pizza. Salami has 0.459mg of vitamin B6, while pizza has 0.08mg.
  • Pizza contains less cholesterol.
  • Pizza has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pizza is 60, while the glycemic index of salami is 28.

Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust types were used in this article.

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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
5
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%
Pizza
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +240%
Contains more ZincZinc +118.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +171.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +57.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1153.3%
Contains more IronIron +59%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.6%

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
7
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%
Pizza
5
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 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +473.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +261.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +470.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +277.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +109.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +3000%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.39mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
4
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
Pizza
1
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +91.8%
Contains more FatsFats +167.3%
Contains more OtherOther +92.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1288.8%
~equal in Water ~43.17g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
2
41% 48% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.316 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.529 g
Pizza
1
51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +326.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +50.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
1
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
Pizza
6
88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +120%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +50%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salami Pizza DV% diff.
Sodium 1740mg 598mg 50%
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 0.42µg 46%
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.08mg 29%
Copper 0.357mg 0.105mg 28%
Manganese 0.978mg 0.36mg 27%
Fats 25.9g 9.69g 25%
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 24%
Cholesterol 89mg 17mg 24%
Folate 3µg 93µg 23%
Saturated fat 9.316g 4.465g 22%
Selenium 31.3µg 19.9µg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 11.127g 2.608g 21%
Protein 21.85g 11.39g 21%
Calcium 15mg 188mg 17%
Choline 93.5mg 16.4mg 14%
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 3.825mg 14%
Zinc 2.93mg 1.34mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.195mg 12%
Iron 1.56mg 2.48mg 12%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Carbs 2.4g 33.33g 10%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 69µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 1.681g 6%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU 5%
Calories 336kcal 266kcal 4%
Potassium 316mg 172mg 4%
Phosphorus 191mg 216mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.83mg 4%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 6.7µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.39mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg 2%
Fructose 0g 1g 1%
Magnesium 19mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 2.4g 31.03g N/A
Sugar 0.96g 3.58g N/A
Trans fat 0.586g 0.241g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.521mg 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.675mg 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 0.929mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 1.107mg 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.301mg 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.668mg 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.359mg 0.355mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salami Pizza
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
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salami
Salami is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salami
Salami is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 1142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.851g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza 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.
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients

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

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