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Béchamel sauce vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between béchamel sauce and cereal

  • Béchamel sauce has less vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin C, and manganese than cereal.
  • Cereal covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 519% more than béchamel sauce.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands).

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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.
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%
Cereal
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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% 3% 9.3% 1277% 46% 207% 33% 104% 103% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1160%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.7%
Contains more IronIron +16119%
Contains more CopperCopper +953.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1709.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3191.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +90.9%

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.
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%
Cereal
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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 128% 271% 1.6% 0% 1572% 893% 555% 14% 1381% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4712.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1015.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11332.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2003.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11248.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
Cereal
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6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more FatsFats +523.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2033.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1073.6%
Contains more OtherOther +54.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 42% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.152 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.586 g
Cereal
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32% 25% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.354 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1208.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +348%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.9%

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 Cereal
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Béchamel sauce Cereal DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 6.288mg 519%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 5.986mg 457%
Iron 0.21mg 34.06mg 423%
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 3.87mg 284%
Vitamin B3 0.261mg 29.62mg 183%
Vitamin A 73µg 814µg 82%
Zinc 0.42mg 7.6mg 65%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 38.5mg 42%
Manganese 0.024mg 0.79mg 33%
Carbs 7.4g 86.85g 26%
Sodium 328mg 795mg 20%
Calories 105kcal 378kcal 14%
Copper 0.013mg 0.137mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 13%
Calcium 126mg 10mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.152g 0.26g 9%
Fats 6.73g 1.08g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.586g 0.354g 8%
Vitamin D 49IU 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.67g 0.204g 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Selenium 3.3µg 6.3µg 5%
Protein 3.77g 6.06g 5%
Fiber 0.1g 1.4g 5%
Choline 14.1mg 3%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Phosphorus 101mg 77mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.339mg 0.226mg 2%
Potassium 163mg 105mg 2%
Folate 9µg 2%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 0µg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 19mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.08mg 1%
Net carbs 7.3g 85.45g N/A
Sugar 4.78g 10.35g N/A
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.147mg 0.241mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.198mg 0.26mg 0%
Leucine 0.32mg 0.767mg 0%
Lysine 0.259mg 0.113mg 0%
Methionine 0.082mg 0.13mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.365mg 0%
Valine 0.219mg 0.344mg 0%
Histidine 0.089mg 0.162mg 0%
Fructose 0.26g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Béchamel sauce Cereal
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
15%
Béchamel sauce
371%
Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Béchamel sauce
183%
Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.892g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cereal
Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 467mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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