Salami vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between salami and potatoes
- Potatoes contain less vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B2, and zinc than salami.
- Salami's daily need coverage for sodium is 75% higher.
- The amount of cholesterol in potatoes is lower.
- Salami has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of salami is 28, while the glycemic index of potatoes is 86.
The food types used in this comparison are Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Potatoes, flesh and skin, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more IronIron | +92.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +224.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +876.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +235.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +389% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +7725% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +353.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1015.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +470.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +307.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +54% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +60% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +672.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +965.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +28677.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +316.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +628.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +75.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +556250% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5921.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +158.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +67.7% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1740mg | 6mg | 75% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.52µg | 0µg | 63% |
| Selenium | 31.3µg | 0.4µg | 56% |
| Saturated fat | 9.316g | 0.025g | 42% |
| Fats | 25.9g | 0.09g | 40% |
| Protein | 21.85g | 2.05g | 40% |
| Manganese | 0.978mg | 0.2mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.053mg | 1.061mg | 31% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 0mg | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.127g | 0.002g | 28% |
| Copper | 0.357mg | 0.11mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.357mg | 0.032mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.367mg | 0.081mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 2.93mg | 0.3mg | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 19.7mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 191mg | 57mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.201mg | 0.295mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.529g | 0.042g | 17% |
| Choline | 93.5mg | 12.1mg | 15% |
| Calories | 336kcal | 77kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.459mg | 0.298mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.56mg | 0.81mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.1g | 8% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 0IU | 5% |
| Carbs | 2.4g | 17.49g | 5% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 425mg | 3% |
| Folate | 3µg | 15µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.2µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.4g | 15.39g | N/A |
| Calcium | 15mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.96g | 0.82g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.586g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.114mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.521mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.675mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.929mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.107mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.301mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.481mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.668mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.359mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.26g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.126g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.084g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.104g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salami is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 1734mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.291g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato is cheaper (difference - $2.5)