Salami vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between salami and yam
- The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin B1 in salami is higher than in yam.
- Salami covers your daily sodium needs 75% more than yam.
- Yam contains less cholesterol.
- Yam has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of yam is 51, while the glycemic index of salami is 28.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Yam, raw.
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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 IronIron | +188.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1120.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +247.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +146.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4371.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +10.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +158.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +227.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1015.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +996.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +282.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +56.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +39.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +59.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +666.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1328.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15135.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +468.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1061.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +54% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +185350% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3227.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1740mg | 9mg | 75% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.52µg | 0µg | 63% |
| Selenium | 31.3µg | 0.7µg | 56% |
| Saturated fat | 9.316g | 0.037g | 42% |
| Protein | 21.85g | 1.53g | 41% |
| Fats | 25.9g | 0.17g | 40% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.053mg | 0.552mg | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 0mg | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.127g | 0.006g | 28% |
| Manganese | 0.978mg | 0.397mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.357mg | 0.032mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 2.93mg | 0.24mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.367mg | 0.112mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.357mg | 0.178mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 191mg | 55mg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 17.1mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.201mg | 0.314mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.1g | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.529g | 0.076g | 16% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 816mg | 15% |
| Choline | 93.5mg | 16.5mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.459mg | 0.293mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.56mg | 0.54mg | 13% |
| Calories | 336kcal | 118kcal | 11% |
| Carbs | 2.4g | 27.88g | 8% |
| Folate | 3µg | 23µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 0IU | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.35mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 3.2µg | 2.3µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.4g | 23.78g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.96g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.586g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.114mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.521mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.675mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.929mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.107mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.301mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.481mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.668mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.359mg | 0.034mg | 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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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 1731mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.279g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salami is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins