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Salami vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Salami and Sweet potato?

  • Salami is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Zinc, while Sweet potato is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Sweet potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 79% higher.
  • Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared types in this comparison.

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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.
Contains more Iron +155.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +306.4%
Contains more Zinc +876.7%
Contains more Copper +136.4%
Contains more Manganese +279.1%
Contains more Selenium +5116.7%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Equal in Potassium - 337
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 14% 82% 28% 227% 80% 119% 128% 171%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 18% 21% 30% 8% 9% 51% 34% 4%
Contains more Iron +155.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +306.4%
Contains more Zinc +876.7%
Contains more Copper +136.4%
Contains more Manganese +279.1%
Contains more Selenium +5116.7%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Equal in Potassium - 337

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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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +485.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +986.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 30% 0% 92% 83% 114% 73% 106% 3% 191% 8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 852% 6% 0% 8% 20% 15% 11% 48% 49% 9% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +485.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +986.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +266.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1291.7%
Contains more Fats +51700%
Contains more Other +375.5%
Contains more Carbs +738.3%
Contains more Water +71%
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
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Protein +1291.7%
Contains more Fats +51700%
Contains more Other +375.5%
Contains more Carbs +738.3%
Contains more Water +71%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1112600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17964.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.529 g
55% 3% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.014 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1112600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17964.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +472.7%
Contains more Glucose +84.6%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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
75% 15% 6% 4%
Starch: 12.65 g
Sucrose: 2.52 g
Glucose: 0.96 g
Fructose: 0.7 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +472.7%
Contains more Glucose +84.6%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Salami Sweet potato
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Sweet potato Opinion
Net carbs 2.4g 17.12g Sweet potato
Protein 21.85g 1.57g Salami
Fats 25.9g 0.05g Salami
Carbs 2.4g 20.12g Sweet potato
Calories 336kcal 86kcal Salami
Starch 12.65g Sweet potato
Fructose 0g 0.7g Sweet potato
Sugar 0.96g 4.18g Salami
Fiber 0g 3g Sweet potato
Calcium 15mg 30mg Sweet potato
Iron 1.56mg 0.61mg Salami
Magnesium 19mg 25mg Sweet potato
Phosphorus 191mg 47mg Salami
Potassium 316mg 337mg Sweet potato
Sodium 1740mg 55mg Sweet potato
Zinc 2.93mg 0.3mg Salami
Copper 0.357mg 0.151mg Salami
Manganese 0.978mg 0.258mg Salami
Selenium 31.3µg 0.6µg Salami
Vitamin A 0IU 14187IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 709µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.26mg Sweet potato
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU Salami
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg Salami
Vitamin C 0mg 2.4mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.078mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.061mg Salami
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 0.557mg Salami
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 0.8mg Salami
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.209mg Salami
Folate 3µg 11µg Sweet potato
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 0µg Salami
Vitamin K 3.2µg 1.8µg Salami
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.031mg Salami
Threonine 0.521mg 0.083mg Salami
Isoleucine 0.675mg 0.055mg Salami
Leucine 0.929mg 0.092mg Salami
Lysine 1.107mg 0.066mg Salami
Methionine 0.301mg 0.029mg Salami
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0.089mg Salami
Valine 0.668mg 0.086mg Salami
Histidine 0.359mg 0.031mg Salami
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Sweet potato
Trans Fat 0.586g 0g Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 9.316g 0.018g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 11.127g 0.001g Salami
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 0.014g Salami
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g 0g Salami
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g Salami
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g Salami

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salami Sweet potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
58%
Salami
85%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
20%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 1685mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.298g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salami
Salami is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salami
Salami is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168482/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.