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Babassu oil vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Babassu oil and Béchamel sauce different?

  • Babassu oil is higher in Vitamin E , however, Béchamel sauce is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Babassu oil is 395% higher.
  • Babassu oil contains 112 times more Vitamin E than Béchamel sauce. While Babassu oil contains 19.1mg of Vitamin E , Béchamel sauce contains only 0.17mg.
  • Béchamel sauce has less Saturated Fat.

Oil, babassu and Sauce, homemade, white, thin are the varieties used 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.
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 8% 11% 44% 15% 43% 12% 5% 4% 18%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +11135.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 382% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 4% 36% 3% 14% 43% 5% 21% 10% 7% 38% 2%
Contains more Vitamin E +11135.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1385.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 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 Fats +1385.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +327%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.586
86% 12% 2%
Saturated Fat: 81.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.6 g
34% 42% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.586 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +327%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.586

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Babassu oil Béchamel sauce Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.3g Béchamel sauce
Protein 0g 3.77g Béchamel sauce
Fats 100g 6.73g Babassu oil
Carbs 0g 7.4g Béchamel sauce
Calories 884kcal 105kcal Babassu oil
Sugar 0g 4.78g Babassu oil
Fiber 0g 0.1g Béchamel sauce
Calcium 0mg 126mg Béchamel sauce
Iron 0mg 0.21mg Béchamel sauce
Magnesium 0mg 15mg Béchamel sauce
Phosphorus 0mg 101mg Béchamel sauce
Potassium 0mg 163mg Béchamel sauce
Sodium 0mg 328mg Babassu oil
Zinc 0mg 0.42mg Béchamel sauce
Copper 0.013mg Béchamel sauce
Manganese 0.024mg Béchamel sauce
Selenium 0µg 3.3µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A 0IU 262IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 73µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin E 19.1mg 0.17mg Babassu oil
Vitamin D 49IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 1.2µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.055mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.184mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.261mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.339mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.041mg Béchamel sauce
Folate 0µg 9µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin K 0.6µg Béchamel sauce
Tryptophan 0mg 0.046mg Béchamel sauce
Threonine 0mg 0.147mg Béchamel sauce
Isoleucine 0mg 0.198mg Béchamel sauce
Leucine 0mg 0.32mg Béchamel sauce
Lysine 0mg 0.259mg Béchamel sauce
Methionine 0mg 0.082mg Béchamel sauce
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.157mg Béchamel sauce
Valine 0mg 0.219mg Béchamel sauce
Histidine 0mg 0.089mg Béchamel sauce
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Babassu oil
Saturated Fat 81.2g 2.152g Béchamel sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 11.4g 2.67g Babassu oil
Polyunsaturated fat 1.6g 1.586g Babassu oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Babassu oil Béchamel sauce
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
32%
Babassu oil
16%
Béchamel sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Babassu oil
19%
Béchamel sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 79.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Babassu oil
Babassu oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Babassu oil
Babassu oil contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Babassu oil
Babassu oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)

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. Babassu oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171428/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.