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Yolk vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Yolk and Salami

  • Yolk is richer in Choline, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, and Folate, yet Salami is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Yolk is 332% higher.
  • Salami contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Salami, cooked, beef and pork.

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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.
Yolk
5
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5
Salami
Contains more Calcium +760%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Selenium +78.9%
Contains more Magnesium +280%
Contains more Potassium +189.9%
Contains more Zinc +27.4%
Contains more Copper +363.6%
Contains more Manganese +1678.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 14% 82% 28% 227% 80% 119% 128% 171%
Contains more Calcium +760%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Selenium +78.9%
Contains more Magnesium +280%
Contains more Potassium +189.9%
Contains more Zinc +27.4%
Contains more Copper +363.6%
Contains more Manganese +1678.2%

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.
Yolk
7
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4
Salami
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1072.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +440%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149%
Contains more Folate +4766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +357.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 87% 52% 162% 0% 44% 122% 1% 180% 81% 110% 244% 2%
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 +1072.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +440%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149%
Contains more Folate +4766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +357.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
3
:
2
Salami
Contains more Carbs +49.6%
Contains more Water +15.8%
Contains more Protein +37.8%
Contains more Other +174.1%
Equal in Fats - 25.9
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 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 +49.6%
Contains more Water +15.8%
Contains more Protein +37.8%
Contains more Other +174.1%
Equal in Fats - 25.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
2
:
1
Salami
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.316
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 11.127
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.529 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.316
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 11.127

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
4
:
2
Salami
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +528.6%
Contains more Glucose +188.9%
13% 34% 13% 13% 13% 13%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0.18 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0.07 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 Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +528.6%
Contains more Glucose +188.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yolk Salami
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Salami Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 2.4g Yolk
Protein 15.86g 21.85g Salami
Fats 26.54g 25.9g Yolk
Carbs 3.59g 2.4g Yolk
Calories 322kcal 336kcal Salami
Fructose 0.07g 0g Yolk
Sugar 0.56g 0.96g Yolk
Calcium 129mg 15mg Yolk
Iron 2.73mg 1.56mg Yolk
Magnesium 5mg 19mg Salami
Phosphorus 390mg 191mg Yolk
Potassium 109mg 316mg Salami
Sodium 48mg 1740mg Yolk
Zinc 2.3mg 2.93mg Salami
Copper 0.077mg 0.357mg Salami
Manganese 0.055mg 0.978mg Salami
Selenium 56µg 31.3µg Yolk
Vitamin A 1442IU 0IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 381µg 0µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.22mg Yolk
Vitamin D 218IU 41IU Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg 1µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.367mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.357mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 6.053mg Salami
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 1.201mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.459mg Salami
Folate 146µg 3µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 1.52µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.7µg 3.2µg Salami
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.114mg Yolk
Threonine 0.687mg 0.521mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.675mg Yolk
Leucine 1.399mg 0.929mg Yolk
Lysine 1.217mg 1.107mg Yolk
Methionine 0.378mg 0.301mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.481mg Yolk
Valine 0.949mg 0.668mg Yolk
Histidine 0.416mg 0.359mg Yolk
Cholesterol 1085mg 89mg Salami
Trans Fat 0.586g Yolk
Saturated Fat 9.551g 9.316g Salami
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 11.738g 11.127g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 2.529g Yolk
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yolk Salami
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
90%
Yolk
58%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 1692mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salami
Salami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 996mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salami
Salami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.235g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.