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Salami vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between salami and béchamel sauce

  • Salami is richer than béchamel sauce in selenium, vitamin B12, manganese, copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for salami is 61% higher.
  • Salami contains 41 times more manganese than béchamel sauce. Salami contains 0.978mg of manganese, while béchamel sauce contains 0.024mg.
  • Béchamel sauce contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Sauce, homemade, white, thin.

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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
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 11% 38% 14% 7.9% 4.3% 11% 43% 43% 3.1% 18%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +93.9%
Contains more IronIron +642.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +2646.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +597.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +89.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3975%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +848.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +740%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.1%

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
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 2.7% 24% 3.4% 18% 14% 42% 4.9% 20% 9.5% 38% 1.5% 6.8% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +567.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2219.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +254.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1019.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +433.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +563.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +20%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
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
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +479.6%
Contains more FatsFats +284.8%
Contains more OtherOther +223.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +208.3%
Contains more WaterWater +78.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
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
34% 42% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.152 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.586 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +316.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +59.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salami Béchamel sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 1740mg 328mg 61%
Selenium 31.3µg 3.3µg 51%
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 0.3µg 51%
Manganese 0.978mg 0.024mg 41%
Copper 0.357mg 0.013mg 38%
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 0.261mg 36%
Protein 21.85g 3.77g 36%
Saturated fat 9.316g 2.152g 33%
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.041mg 32%
Fats 25.9g 6.73g 29%
Cholesterol 89mg 8mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.055mg 26%
Zinc 2.93mg 0.42mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 11.127g 2.67g 21%
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 0.339mg 17%
Iron 1.56mg 0.21mg 17%
Choline 93.5mg 14.1mg 14%
Phosphorus 191mg 101mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.184mg 13%
Calories 336kcal 105kcal 12%
Calcium 15mg 126mg 11%
Vitamin A 0µg 73µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 1.586g 6%
Potassium 316mg 163mg 5%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 0.6µg 2%
Carbs 2.4g 7.4g 2%
Folate 3µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin D 1µg 1.2µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg 1%
Vitamin D 41IU 49IU 1%
Magnesium 19mg 15mg 1%
Net carbs 2.4g 7.3g N/A
Sugar 0.96g 4.78g N/A
Fiber 0g 0.1g 0%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.17mg 0%
Trans fat 0.586g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.521mg 0.147mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.675mg 0.198mg 0%
Leucine 0.929mg 0.32mg 0%
Lysine 1.107mg 0.259mg 0%
Methionine 0.301mg 0.082mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0.157mg 0%
Valine 0.668mg 0.219mg 0%
Histidine 0.359mg 0.089mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Salami Béchamel sauce
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
15%
Béchamel sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
19%
Béchamel sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salami
Salami is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.82g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 1412mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.164g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.7)

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

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.