Salami vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are salami and pound cake different?
- Salami has more vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin B1 than pound cake.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for salami is 59% higher.
- Salami contains 13 times more vitamin B6 than pound cake. While salami contains 0.459mg of vitamin B6, pound cake contains only 0.036mg.
- Pound cake has less sodium.
- Salami has a lower glycemic index (28) than pound cake (54).
Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +137.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +112.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +750% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +581.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +789.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +526% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +213.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.3% |
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 DVitamin D | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +112.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +274.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +147.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +322.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +88.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +42.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +195.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.85 g
Fats:
25.9 g
Carbs:
2.4 g
Water:
45.19 g
Other:
4.66 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +337% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +85.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +74.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +204.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2135% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.316 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.529 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +268.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.44 g
Glucose:
0.52 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
17.36 g
Sucrose:
30.68 g
Glucose:
0.75 g
Fructose:
0.33 g
Lactose:
1.27 g
Maltose:
0.33 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +6872.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +44.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Galactose
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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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1740mg | 377mg | 59% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.52µg | 0.36µg | 48% |
| Selenium | 31.3µg | 5µg | 48% |
| Manganese | 0.978mg | 0.11mg | 38% |
| Copper | 0.357mg | 0.042mg | 35% |
| Protein | 21.85g | 5g | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.459mg | 0.036mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.053mg | 1.615mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 2.93mg | 0.43mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.127g | 3.02g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 9.316g | 4.811g | 20% |
| Fats | 25.9g | 13.96g | 18% |
| Carbs | 2.4g | 53.64g | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.367mg | 0.173mg | 16% |
| Threonine | 0.521mg | 153mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.201mg | 0.485mg | 14% |
| Folate | 3µg | 42µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.357mg | 0.249mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 70µg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 66mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 191mg | 140mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.529g | 3.419g | 6% |
| Choline | 93.5mg | 65.6mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 149mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.65mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Calories | 336kcal | 353kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 3.2µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 0.8µg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.56mg | 1.48mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 34IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.4g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.96g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.586g | 0.192g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.114mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.675mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.929mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.107mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.301mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.481mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.668mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.359mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.126g | 0.372g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.084g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.104g | 2.895g | 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
57%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salami is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salami is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 1363mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.505g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2.7)