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Salami vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between salami and paprika?

  • Salami is higher in vitamin B12; however, paprika is richer in vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin K, and potassium.
  • Paprika's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 985% more.
  • Paprika has less sodium.
  • Paprika has a lower glycemic index (0) than salami (28).

We used Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Spices, paprika types in this article.

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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 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +396.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +836.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1426.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +621.5%
Contains more IronIron +1255.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +99.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +62.6%

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 3% 821% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +244.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +366.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2409.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1533.3%

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
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.5%
Contains more FatsFats +100.9%
Contains more WaterWater +302%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2149.6%
Contains more OtherOther +66.1%

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% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +556.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +207.1%

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
8% 25% 65% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.81 g
Glucose: 2.63 g
Fructose: 6.71 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.19 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +84.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +405.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Paprika
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salami Paprika DV% diff.
Vitamin A 0µg 2463µg 274%
Iron 1.56mg 21.14mg 245%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 29.1mg 193%
Fiber 0g 34.9g 140%
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 2.141mg 129%
Sodium 1740mg 68mg 73%
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 1.23mg 67%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 80.3µg 64%
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 0µg 63%
Potassium 316mg 2280mg 58%
Selenium 31.3µg 6.3µg 45%
Copper 0.357mg 0.713mg 40%
Magnesium 19mg 178mg 38%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 7.766g 35%
Saturated fat 9.316g 2.14g 33%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Manganese 0.978mg 1.59mg 27%
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 2.51mg 26%
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 10.06mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 11.127g 1.695g 24%
Calcium 15mg 229mg 21%
Fats 25.9g 12.89g 20%
Phosphorus 191mg 314mg 18%
Carbs 2.4g 53.99g 17%
Protein 21.85g 14.14g 15%
Zinc 2.93mg 4.33mg 13%
Folate 3µg 49µg 12%
Choline 93.5mg 51.5mg 8%
Fructose 0g 6.71g 8%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU 5%
Calories 336kcal 282kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.33mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Net carbs 2.4g 19.09g N/A
Sugar 0.96g 10.34g N/A
Trans fat 0.586g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.521mg 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.675mg 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 0.929mg 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 1.107mg 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.301mg 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0.61mg 0%
Valine 0.668mg 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.359mg 0.25mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g 0.453g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salami Paprika
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
221%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salami
Salami is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.38g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 1672mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.176g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Paprika
Paprika is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika 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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.