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Salami vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between salami and shortbread

  • Salami has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, copper, manganese, zinc, and phosphorus, while shortbread has more folate.
  • Salami's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 63% higher.
  • Salami has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of salami is 28, while the glycemic index of shortbread is 64.

The food types used in this comparison are Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +259.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +296.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +498%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +189.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +148.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +404.8%
Contains more IronIron +91%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.7%

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
7
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% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +274.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +546.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +10288.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1009.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +243.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +2600%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.353mg

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
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +306.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1155.3%
Contains more OtherOther +352.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2557.5%
~equal in Fats ~26.22g

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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +65.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -13%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +229.2%

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
65% 34%
Starch: 40.47 g
Sucrose: 20.99 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +44.4%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +4670.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Shortbread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salami Shortbread DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 0µg 63%
Sodium 1740mg 353mg 60%
Selenium 31.3µg 6.2µg 46%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 8.326g 39%
Protein 21.85g 5.37g 33%
Copper 0.357mg 0.09mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.071mg 30%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Manganese 0.978mg 0.393mg 25%
Zinc 2.93mg 0.49mg 22%
Folate 3µg 81µg 20%
Carbs 2.4g 63.78g 20%
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 0.321mg 18%
Phosphorus 191mg 66mg 18%
Iron 1.56mg 2.98mg 18%
Choline 93.5mg 0.9mg 17%
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 3.275mg 17%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 2.44mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 11.127g 6.708g 11%
Calories 336kcal 514kcal 9%
Potassium 316mg 88mg 7%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 11µg 7%
Saturated fat 9.316g 8.105g 6%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU 5%
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.314mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.353mg 1%
Magnesium 19mg 14mg 1%
Fats 25.9g 26.22g 0%
Net carbs 2.4g 62.48g N/A
Calcium 15mg 13mg 0%
Sugar 0.96g 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.586g 0.714g 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%
Fructose 0g 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salami Shortbread
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
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 1387mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.211g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salami
Salami is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salami
Salami is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients

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

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