Almond butter vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between almond butter and béchamel sauce
- The amount of vitamin E, copper, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, iron, fiber, zinc, and calcium in almond butter is higher than in béchamel sauce.
- Almond butter covers your daily vitamin E needs 160% more than béchamel sauce.
- Béchamel sauce has 103 times less fiber than almond butter. Almond butter has 10.3g of fiber, while béchamel sauce has 0.1g.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1760% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +175.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +358.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1561.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +7084.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +683.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +403% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +8779.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +37.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +14141.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +410.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1108.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +151.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +488.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +269.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +34.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.96 g
Fats:
55.5 g
Carbs:
18.82 g
Water:
1.64 g
Other:
3.08 g
Protein:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +456% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +724.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +154.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +113.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4818.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.152 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
13.613 g
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 | +1115.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +758.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 24.21mg | 0.17mg | 160% |
| Copper | 0.934mg | 0.013mg | 102% |
| Manganese | 2.131mg | 0.024mg | 92% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 13.613g | 1.586g | 80% |
| Fats | 55.5g | 6.73g | 75% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 32.445g | 2.67g | 74% |
| Magnesium | 279mg | 15mg | 63% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.939mg | 0.184mg | 58% |
| Phosphorus | 508mg | 101mg | 58% |
| Fiber | 10.3g | 0.1g | 41% |
| Iron | 3.49mg | 0.21mg | 41% |
| Protein | 20.96g | 3.77g | 34% |
| Zinc | 3.29mg | 0.42mg | 26% |
| Calories | 614kcal | 105kcal | 25% |
| Calcium | 347mg | 126mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.155mg | 0.261mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 748mg | 163mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 328mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Folate | 53µg | 9µg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 4.152g | 2.152g | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 73µg | 8% |
| Choline | 52.1mg | 14.1mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 49IU | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.103mg | 0.041mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 18.82g | 7.4g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.4µg | 3.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.055mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.52g | 7.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.43g | 4.78g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.08g | 0% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.318mg | 0.339mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.159mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.555mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.483mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.612mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.122mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.55mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
68%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
141%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2g)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 321mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.