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Salami vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between salami and spaghetti

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, copper, manganese, and vitamin B2 in salami is higher than in spaghetti.
  • Salami covers your daily sodium needs 76% more than spaghetti.
  • Spaghetti contains less cholesterol.
  • Spaghetti has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of spaghetti is 49, while the glycemic index of salami is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt.

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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 13% 2.1% 3.9% 19% 33% 14% 25% 0.13% 42% 144%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +114.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +618.2%
Contains more IronIron +212%
Contains more CopperCopper +257%
Contains more ZincZinc +474.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +229.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +203.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg

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
10
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% 1.2% 0% 5% 4.6% 7.5% 6.7% 11% 0% 0% 5.3% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1735%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1685%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +972.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +836.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1360.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
~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
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +276.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2684.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1564.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1185.8%
Contains more WaterWater +37.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
2
41% 48% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.316 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.529 g
28% 21% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.326 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8393.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +675.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
2
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
98%
Starch: 26.01 g
Sucrose: 0.09 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.03 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.4 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +388.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1200%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Spaghetti
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salami Spaghetti DV% diff.
Sodium 1740mg 1mg 76%
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 0µg 63%
Saturated fat 9.316g 0.176g 42%
Fats 25.9g 0.93g 38%
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 0.4mg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.049mg 32%
Protein 21.85g 5.8g 32%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Copper 0.357mg 0.1mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.02mg 29%
Manganese 0.978mg 0.322mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 11.127g 0.131g 27%
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.02mg 26%
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 0.112mg 22%
Zinc 2.93mg 0.51mg 22%
Phosphorus 191mg 58mg 19%
Choline 93.5mg 6.4mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 0.326g 15%
Iron 1.56mg 0.5mg 13%
Starch 26.01g 11%
Calories 336kcal 158kcal 9%
Selenium 31.3µg 26.4µg 9%
Carbs 2.4g 30.86g 9%
Potassium 316mg 44mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.06mg 1%
Calcium 15mg 7mg 1%
Folate 3µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 2.4g 29.06g N/A
Magnesium 19mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 0.96g 0.56g N/A
Trans fat 0.586g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.521mg 0.206mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.675mg 0.228mg 0%
Leucine 0.929mg 0.44mg 0%
Lysine 1.107mg 0.133mg 0%
Methionine 0.301mg 0.065mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0.297mg 0%
Valine 0.668mg 0.262mg 0%
Histidine 0.359mg 0.132mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.03g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salami Spaghetti
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
3%
Spaghetti
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
30%
Spaghetti

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 1739mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.14g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salami
Salami is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.