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Sweet potato vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sweet potato and Salami?

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

We used Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Salami, cooked, beef and pork 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 Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
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%
Equal in Potassium - 316
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 18% 21% 30% 8% 9% 51% 34% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 14% 82% 28% 227% 80% 119% 128% 171%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
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%
Equal in Potassium - 316

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.
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Salami
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

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 +∞%
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
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
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.
Sweet potato Salami
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 Sweet potato Salami Opinion
Net carbs 17.12g 2.4g Sweet potato
Protein 1.57g 21.85g Salami
Fats 0.05g 25.9g Salami
Carbs 20.12g 2.4g Sweet potato
Calories 86kcal 336kcal Salami
Starch 12.65g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.7g 0g Sweet potato
Sugar 4.18g 0.96g Salami
Fiber 3g 0g Sweet potato
Calcium 30mg 15mg Sweet potato
Iron 0.61mg 1.56mg Salami
Magnesium 25mg 19mg Sweet potato
Phosphorus 47mg 191mg Salami
Potassium 337mg 316mg Sweet potato
Sodium 55mg 1740mg Sweet potato
Zinc 0.3mg 2.93mg Salami
Copper 0.151mg 0.357mg Salami
Manganese 0.258mg 0.978mg Salami
Selenium 0.6µg 31.3µg Salami
Vitamin A 14187IU 0IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 709µg 0µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.22mg Sweet potato
Vitamin D 0IU 41IU Salami
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg Salami
Vitamin C 2.4mg 0mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.367mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.357mg Salami
Vitamin B3 0.557mg 6.053mg Salami
Vitamin B5 0.8mg 1.201mg Salami
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.459mg Salami
Folate 11µg 3µg Sweet potato
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.52µg Salami
Vitamin K 1.8µg 3.2µg Salami
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.114mg Salami
Threonine 0.083mg 0.521mg Salami
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0.675mg Salami
Leucine 0.092mg 0.929mg Salami
Lysine 0.066mg 1.107mg Salami
Methionine 0.029mg 0.301mg Salami
Phenylalanine 0.089mg 0.481mg Salami
Valine 0.086mg 0.668mg Salami
Histidine 0.031mg 0.359mg Salami
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg Sweet potato
Trans Fat 0g 0.586g Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.018g 9.316g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g 11.127g Salami
Polyunsaturated fat 0.014g 2.529g Salami
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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
Sweet potato Salami
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
85%
Sweet potato
58%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato
91%
Salami

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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168482/nutrients
  2. Salami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172936/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.