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Salami vs. Pork belly — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between salami and pork belly

  • Salami is richer than pork belly in selenium, manganese, copper, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, zinc, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for salami is 74% higher.
  • Salami contains 163 times more manganese than pork belly. Salami contains 0.978mg of manganese, while pork belly contains 0.006mg.
  • Pork belly contains less sodium.
  • Pork belly has a lower glycemic index than salami.

Food types used in this article are Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Pork, fresh, belly, raw.

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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
Salami
9
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 2.9% 1.5% 16% 20% 17% 28% 46% 4.2% 0.78% 44%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +375%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.8%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains more CopperCopper +586.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +187.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +291.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%

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
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%
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 1% 1% 7.8% 0% 99% 56% 87% 15% 30% 105% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +369.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +253.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +81%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +77.3%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.396mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
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
9% 53% 37%
Protein: 9.34 g
Fats: 53.01 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 36.74 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +133.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +23%
Contains more OtherOther +412.1%
Contains more FatsFats +104.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
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
39% 50% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +122%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +123.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salami Pork belly DV% diff.
Sodium 1740mg 32mg 74%
Saturated fat 9.316g 19.33g 46%
Selenium 31.3µg 8µg 42%
Fats 25.9g 53.01g 42%
Manganese 0.978mg 0.006mg 42%
Monounsaturated fat 11.127g 24.7g 34%
Copper 0.357mg 0.052mg 34%
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 0.84µg 28%
Protein 21.85g 9.34g 25%
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.13mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 5.65g 21%
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 0.256mg 19%
Zinc 2.93mg 1.02mg 17%
Choline 93.5mg 17%
Iron 1.56mg 0.52mg 13%
Phosphorus 191mg 108mg 12%
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 4.647mg 9%
Calories 336kcal 518kcal 9%
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.242mg 9%
Cholesterol 89mg 72mg 6%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 5%
Potassium 316mg 185mg 4%
Magnesium 19mg 4mg 4%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.396mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.39mg 1%
Calcium 15mg 5mg 1%
Folate 3µg 1µg 1%
Carbs 2.4g 0g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 2.4g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.96g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.586g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.521mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.675mg 0%
Leucine 0.929mg 0%
Lysine 1.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.301mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0%
Valine 0.668mg 0%
Histidine 0.359mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salami Pork belly
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
31%
Pork belly
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
18%
Pork belly

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salami
Salami is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.014g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork belly
Pork belly is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 1708mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork belly
Pork belly is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork belly
Pork belly 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. Pork belly - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167812/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.