Béchamel sauce vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between béchamel sauce and mozzarella
- Béchamel sauce has more vitamin D; however, mozzarella has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B2.
- Mozzarella's daily need coverage for calcium is 60% more.
- Béchamel sauce has 21 times more sodium than mozzarella. Béchamel sauce has 328mg of sodium, while mozzarella has 16mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +71.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +73.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +480.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +107.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +645.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +418.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +375.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +117.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +87.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +84.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +95.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +206.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +30.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
Other:
1.44 g
Protein:
27.5 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
49.9 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +138.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +61.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +629.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +154.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.152 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.586 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.509 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +211.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +81.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 126mg | 731mg | 61% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 524mg | 60% |
| Protein | 3.77g | 27.5g | 47% |
| Saturated fat | 2.152g | 10.867g | 40% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.92µg | 26% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 3.13mg | 25% |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 15.7µg | 23% |
| Fats | 6.73g | 17.1g | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 54mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 16mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.184mg | 0.34mg | 12% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 280kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 73µg | 137µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.339mg | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.586g | 0.509g | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0.3µg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.67g | 4.844g | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 49IU | 13IU | 5% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 26mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.013mg | 0.027mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 95mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.024mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.261mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7.4g | 3.1g | 1% |
| Choline | 14.1mg | 18.4mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.3g | 3.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.78g | 1.23g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Folate | 9µg | 9µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.198mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.32mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.259mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.219mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.089mg | 0% |
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 312mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.715g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.