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

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How are Béchamel sauce and Babassu oil different?

  • Béchamel sauce is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, and Selenium, however, Babassu oil is richer in Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Babassu oil is 395% higher.
  • Babassu oil has less Sodium.

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

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 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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +11135.3%
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%
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%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +11135.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +1385.9%
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +1385.9%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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.