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Salami vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between salami and tuna salad?

  • The amount of manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin B5 in salami is higher than in tuna salad.
  • Salami's daily need coverage for sodium is 58% more.
  • Tuna salad contains 24 times less manganese than salami. Salami contains 0.978mg of manganese, while tuna salad contains 0.04mg.
  • Tuna salad has less cholesterol.

We used Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Fish, tuna salad 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 14% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.5%
Contains more IronIron +56%
Contains more CopperCopper +146.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +423.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2345%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~178mg

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
9
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 7.3% 8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1083.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +410%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +361.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%

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
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.2%
Contains more FatsFats +179.7%
Contains more OtherOther +118.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +292.1%
Contains more WaterWater +39.8%

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% 34% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.122 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +285.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +63%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Salami Tuna salad
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Tuna salad DV% diff.
Sodium 1740mg 402mg 58%
Manganese 0.978mg 0.04mg 41%
Saturated fat 9.316g 1.544g 35%
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.081mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.031mg 28%
Fats 25.9g 9.26g 26%
Cholesterol 89mg 13mg 25%
Copper 0.357mg 0.145mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.07mg 22%
Zinc 2.93mg 0.56mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 11.127g 2.887g 21%
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 0.26mg 19%
Selenium 31.3µg 41.2µg 18%
Choline 93.5mg 17%
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 1.2µg 13%
Protein 21.85g 16.04g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 4.122g 11%
Iron 1.56mg 1mg 7%
Calories 336kcal 187kcal 7%
Vitamin D 41IU 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 6.7mg 4%
Potassium 316mg 178mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg 3%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 3%
Phosphorus 191mg 178mg 2%
Carbs 2.4g 9.41g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Folate 3µg 8µg 1%
Net carbs 2.4g 9.41g N/A
Magnesium 19mg 19mg 0%
Calcium 15mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 0.96g N/A
Trans fat 0.586g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.18mg 0%
Threonine 0.521mg 0.701mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.675mg 0.739mg 0%
Leucine 0.929mg 1.293mg 0%
Lysine 1.107mg 1.457mg 0%
Methionine 0.301mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0.626mg 0%
Valine 0.668mg 0.824mg 0%
Histidine 0.359mg 0.467mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.055g N/A
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 Tuna salad
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
27%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 1338mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.772g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.