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Salami vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between salami and puff pastry

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B5, zinc, manganese, and phosphorus in salami is higher than in puff pastry.
  • Salami covers your daily sodium needs 65% more than puff pastry.
  • Puff pastry contains less cholesterol.
  • Puff pastry has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of puff pastry is 56, while the glycemic index of salami is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked.

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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
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% 3% 5.5% 98% 38% 15% 26% 33% 65% 134%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +409.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +210.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +442.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +218.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +97.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.8%
Contains more IronIron +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.5%

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
8
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 0% 0% 11% 0% 81% 60% 71% 0% 4.4% 0% 41% 41% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2315.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1408.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +409.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1733.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +195.3%
Contains more WaterWater +510.7%
Contains more OtherOther +366%
Contains more FatsFats +48.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1804.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
15% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.502 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 22.228 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +778.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Salami Puff pastry
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 Puff pastry DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 22.228g 131%
Sodium 1740mg 253mg 65%
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 0µg 63%
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.019mg 34%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Protein 21.85g 7.4g 29%
Copper 0.357mg 0.115mg 27%
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 0mg 24%
Zinc 2.93mg 0.54mg 22%
Manganese 0.978mg 0.495mg 21%
Fats 25.9g 38.5g 19%
Phosphorus 191mg 60mg 19%
Saturated fat 9.316g 5.502g 17%
Choline 93.5mg 6.2mg 16%
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 3.8mg 14%
Carbs 2.4g 45.7g 14%
Folate 3µg 55µg 13%
Iron 1.56mg 2.6mg 13%
Selenium 31.3µg 24.5µg 12%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 16.3µg 11%
Calories 336kcal 558kcal 11%
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.258mg 8%
Potassium 316mg 62mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 11.127g 8.828g 6%
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.323mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.55mg 2%
Calcium 15mg 10mg 1%
Magnesium 19mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 2.4g 44.2g N/A
Sugar 0.96g 0.75g N/A
Trans fat 0.586g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.086mg 0%
Threonine 0.521mg 0.198mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.675mg 0.275mg 0%
Leucine 0.929mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 1.107mg 0.144mg 0%
Methionine 0.301mg 0.131mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0.367mg 0%
Valine 0.668mg 0.312mg 0%
Histidine 0.359mg 0.158mg 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 Puff pastry
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
24%
Puff pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
43%
Puff pastry

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 - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 1487mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.814g)
Which food is cheaper?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry 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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.