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Salami vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between salami and saffron?

  • Salami is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium, while saffron is higher in manganese, iron, vitamin C, magnesium, vitamin B6, and potassium.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1193% higher.
  • Saffron is lower in sodium.
  • Saffron has a higher glycemic index (70) than salami (28).

We used Salami, cooked, beef, and pork and Spices, saffron types in this comparison.

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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
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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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains more ZincZinc +168.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +458.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1289.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +640%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +445.6%
Contains more IronIron +611.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2804.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.328mg

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
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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 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +219.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +314.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
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 Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +120%
Contains more FolateFolate +3000%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salami Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.978mg 28.408mg 1193%
Iron 1.56mg 11.1mg 119%
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg 90%
Sodium 1740mg 148mg 69%
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 0µg 63%
Magnesium 19mg 264mg 58%
Selenium 31.3µg 5.6µg 47%
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 1.01mg 42%
Potassium 316mg 1724mg 41%
Saturated fat 9.316g 1.586g 35%
Fats 25.9g 5.85g 31%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 1.46mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 11.127g 0.429g 27%
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 24%
Folate 3µg 93µg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.115mg 21%
Protein 21.85g 11.43g 21%
Carbs 2.4g 65.37g 21%
Zinc 2.93mg 1.09mg 17%
Choline 93.5mg 17%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Calcium 15mg 111mg 10%
Phosphorus 191mg 252mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.267mg 7%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Copper 0.357mg 0.328mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 2.067g 3%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 3%
Calories 336kcal 310kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Net carbs 2.4g 61.47g N/A
Sugar 0.96g N/A
Trans fat 0.586g 0g 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-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g N/A

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +91.2%
Contains more FatsFats +342.7%
Contains more WaterWater +279.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2623.8%
Contains more OtherOther +17%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
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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% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2493.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83%

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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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.