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Salami vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Salami and Tomato sauce?

  • Salami has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Copper than Tomato sauce.
  • Salami's daily need coverage for Sodium is 75% higher.
  • Tomato sauce is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added 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 +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +607.4%
Contains more Zinc +1231.8%
Contains more Copper +210.4%
Contains more Manganese +765.5%
Contains more Selenium +5116.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Equal in Calcium - 14
Equal in Potassium - 297
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 5% 36% 11% 12% 27% 2% 6% 39% 15% 4%
Contains more Iron +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +607.4%
Contains more Zinc +1231.8%
Contains more Copper +210.4%
Contains more Manganese +765.5%
Contains more Selenium +5116.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Equal in Calcium - 14
Equal in Potassium - 297

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
8
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1429.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +449.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +510.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +288.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +368.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +554.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +200%
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 27% 29% 0% 24% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 7% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1429.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +449.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +510.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +288.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +368.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +554.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1720.8%
Contains more Fats +8533.3%
Contains more Other +144%
Contains more Carbs +121.3%
Contains more Water +102%
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
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Protein +1720.8%
Contains more Fats +8533.3%
Contains more Other +144%
Contains more Carbs +121.3%
Contains more Water +102%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25188.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1990.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.529 g
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25188.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1990.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +528.6%
Contains more Glucose +250%
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
2% 51% 47%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 1.82 g
Fructose: 1.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +528.6%
Contains more Glucose +250%
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 Tomato sauce
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 Tomato sauce Opinion
Net carbs 2.4g 3.81g Tomato sauce
Protein 21.85g 1.2g Salami
Fats 25.9g 0.3g Salami
Carbs 2.4g 5.31g Tomato sauce
Calories 336kcal 24kcal Salami
Fructose 0g 1.67g Tomato sauce
Sugar 0.96g 3.56g Salami
Fiber 0g 1.5g Tomato sauce
Calcium 15mg 14mg Salami
Iron 1.56mg 0.96mg Salami
Magnesium 19mg 15mg Salami
Phosphorus 191mg 27mg Salami
Potassium 316mg 297mg Salami
Sodium 1740mg 11mg Tomato sauce
Zinc 2.93mg 0.22mg Salami
Copper 0.357mg 0.115mg Salami
Manganese 0.978mg 0.113mg Salami
Selenium 31.3µg 0.6µg Salami
Vitamin A 0IU 435IU Tomato sauce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 22µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1.44mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU Salami
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg Salami
Vitamin C 0mg 7mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.024mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.065mg Salami
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 0.991mg Salami
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 0.309mg Salami
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.098mg Salami
Folate 3µg 9µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 0µg Salami
Vitamin K 3.2µg 2.8µg Salami
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.009mg Salami
Threonine 0.521mg 0.037mg Salami
Isoleucine 0.675mg 0.025mg Salami
Leucine 0.929mg 0.034mg Salami
Lysine 1.107mg 0.037mg Salami
Methionine 0.301mg 0.008mg Salami
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0.036mg Salami
Valine 0.668mg 0.025mg Salami
Histidine 0.359mg 0.02mg Salami
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Tomato sauce
Trans Fat 0.586g 0g Tomato sauce
Saturated Fat 9.316g 0.041g Tomato sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 11.127g 0.044g Salami
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 0.121g Salami
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g 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 Tomato sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
58%
Salami
14%
Tomato sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
15%
Tomato sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 1729mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.275g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salami
Salami is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salami
Salami is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/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.