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Salami vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between salami and cayenne pepper

  • Salami has more vitamin B12; however, cayenne pepper is richer in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin C, iron, vitamin K, and potassium.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily vitamin A needs 832% more than salami.
  • Cayenne pepper contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.

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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 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +255.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +886.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +537.3%
Contains more IronIron +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +104.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.373mg

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 255% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
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 +13459.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +157.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +433.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2409.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +3433.3%

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
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +81.9%
Contains more FatsFats +50%
Contains more WaterWater +461.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2259.6%
Contains more OtherOther +29.6%

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
23% 19% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +304.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +231%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salami Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 0µg 2081µg 231%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 29.83mg 197%
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 2.45mg 153%
Fiber 0g 27.2g 109%
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg 85%
Iron 1.56mg 7.8mg 78%
Sodium 1740mg 30mg 74%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 80.3µg 64%
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 0µg 63%
Potassium 316mg 2014mg 50%
Manganese 0.978mg 2mg 44%
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.919mg 43%
Selenium 31.3µg 8.8µg 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 8.37g 39%
Magnesium 19mg 152mg 32%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Saturated fat 9.316g 3.26g 28%
Folate 3µg 106µg 26%
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 11.127g 2.75g 21%
Protein 21.85g 12.01g 20%
Carbs 2.4g 56.63g 18%
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 8.701mg 17%
Phosphorus 191mg 293mg 15%
Calcium 15mg 148mg 13%
Fats 25.9g 17.27g 13%
Choline 93.5mg 51.5mg 8%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU 5%
Zinc 2.93mg 2.48mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.328mg 3%
Copper 0.357mg 0.373mg 2%
Calories 336kcal 318kcal 1%
Net carbs 2.4g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 0.96g 10.34g N/A
Trans fat 0.586g 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-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g 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 Cayenne pepper
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%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salami
Salami is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salami
Salami is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1710mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.056g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.