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Salami vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between salami and fish sandwiches

  • Salami is richer than fish sandwiches in vitamin B12, copper, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for salami is 49% higher.
  • Salami contains 7 times more vitamin B6 than fish sandwiches. Salami contains 0.459mg of vitamin B6, while fish sandwiches contain 0.07mg.
  • Fish sandwiches contain less saturated fat.
  • Salami has a lower glycemic index than fish sandwiches.

Food types used in this article are Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +376%
Contains more ZincZinc +498%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +270.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +73.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +146.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.4%
~equal in Iron ~1.5mg

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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +155%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +181.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +224.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +555.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +123.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +223.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +325%
Contains more FolateFolate +1433.3%

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +112.3%
Contains more FatsFats +108%
Contains more OtherOther +118.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1012.1%
~equal in Water ~48.44g

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +328.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +147.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
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46% 54%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.44 g
Glucose: 0.52 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +130.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salami Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Sodium 1740mg 602mg 49%
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 0.68µg 35%
Saturated fat 9.316g 1.949g 33%
Copper 0.357mg 0.075mg 31%
Manganese 0.978mg 0.264mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.07mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 6.257g 25%
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 2.15mg 24%
Selenium 31.3µg 18µg 24%
Protein 21.85g 10.29g 23%
Zinc 2.93mg 0.49mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 11.127g 2.595g 21%
Fats 25.9g 12.45g 21%
Cholesterol 89mg 35mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.14mg 17%
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 0.37mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.21mg 13%
Choline 93.5mg 28.9mg 12%
Phosphorus 191mg 116mg 11%
Folate 3µg 46µg 11%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 13.6µg 9%
Carbs 2.4g 26.69g 8%
Calories 336kcal 257kcal 4%
Vitamin D 1µg 0.2µg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin D 41IU 9IU 4%
Potassium 316mg 206mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Fructose 0g 1.47g 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.55mg 2%
Calcium 15mg 37mg 2%
Iron 1.56mg 1.5mg 1%
Magnesium 19mg 25mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Net carbs 2.4g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 0.96g 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0.586g 0.08g 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 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salami Fish sandwich
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
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salami
Salami is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salami
Salami is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 1138mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.367g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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