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Salami vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between salami and star anise

  • Salami has more vitamin B12 and selenium, while star anise has more iron, calcium, copper, fiber, manganese, and magnesium.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 443% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in star anise is lower.
  • Salami has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of salami is 28, while the glycemic index of star anise is 89.

The food types used in this comparison are Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Spices, anise seed.

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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
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 121% 194% 127% 1386% 303% 145% 189% 2.1% 300% 27%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +526%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +794.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4206.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +356%
Contains more IronIron +2269.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +154.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +80.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +130.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +135.2%

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
Salami
8
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 70% 5.3% 0% 0% 85% 67% 57% 48% 150% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +97.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.34mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
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
18% 16% 50% 10% 7%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 15.9 g
Carbs: 50.02 g
Water: 9.54 g
Other: 6.94 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.1%
Contains more FatsFats +62.9%
Contains more WaterWater +373.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1984.2%
Contains more OtherOther +48.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
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
4% 72% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.15 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salami Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 1.56mg 36.96mg 443%
Sodium 1740mg 16mg 75%
Calcium 15mg 646mg 63%
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 0µg 63%
Copper 0.357mg 0.91mg 61%
Fiber 0g 14.6g 58%
Manganese 0.978mg 2.3mg 57%
Selenium 31.3µg 5µg 48%
Saturated fat 9.316g 0.586g 40%
Phosphorus 191mg 440mg 36%
Magnesium 19mg 170mg 36%
Potassium 316mg 1441mg 33%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Zinc 2.93mg 5.3mg 22%
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 3.06mg 19%
Choline 93.5mg 17%
Carbs 2.4g 50.02g 16%
Fats 25.9g 15.9g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.65mg 15%
Protein 21.85g 17.6g 9%
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 0.797mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.29mg 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 3.15g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 11.127g 9.78g 3%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.34mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 16µg 2%
Folate 3µg 10µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Calories 336kcal 337kcal 0%
Net carbs 2.4g 35.42g N/A
Sugar 0.96g 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 Star anise
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
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 1724mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.73g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salami
Salami is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
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. Star anise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171316/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.