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Salami vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between salami and potato salad

  • Potato salad has less vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and zinc than salami.
  • Salami covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 63% more than potato salad.
  • Salami has 10 times more manganese than potato salad. While salami has 0.978mg of manganese, potato salad has only 0.101mg.
  • Potato salad has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of potato salad is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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
8
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 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.4%
Contains more IronIron +140%
Contains more CopperCopper +202.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +845.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +267.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +868.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +663.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.6%

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
Salami
10
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 33% 11% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +376.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +495%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +580.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +124.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +225.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +715.3%
Contains more FatsFats +215.9%
Contains more OtherOther +139%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +365.4%
Contains more WaterWater +68.2%

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
19% 32% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +348.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +47.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salami Potato salad DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 0µg 63%
Sodium 1740mg 529mg 53%
Selenium 31.3µg 4.1µg 49%
Protein 21.85g 2.68g 38%
Manganese 0.978mg 0.101mg 38%
Saturated fat 9.316g 1.429g 36%
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 0.89mg 32%
Fats 25.9g 8.2g 27%
Copper 0.357mg 0.118mg 27%
Zinc 2.93mg 0.31mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.141mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.077mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.06mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 11.127g 2.48g 22%
Phosphorus 191mg 52mg 20%
Choline 93.5mg 17%
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 0.534mg 13%
Iron 1.56mg 0.65mg 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg 11%
Calories 336kcal 143kcal 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 3.737g 8%
Cholesterol 89mg 68mg 7%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 32µg 4%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 3%
Carbs 2.4g 11.17g 3%
Potassium 316mg 254mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Magnesium 19mg 15mg 1%
Folate 3µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 2.4g 9.87g N/A
Calcium 15mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 0.96g N/A
Trans fat 0.586g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.521mg 0.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.675mg 0.141mg 0%
Leucine 0.929mg 0.202mg 0%
Lysine 1.107mg 0.171mg 0%
Methionine 0.301mg 0.066mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0.135mg 0%
Valine 0.668mg 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.359mg 0.062mg 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 Potato salad
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
13%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salami
Salami is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 1211mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.887g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad 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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.