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Béchamel sauce vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between béchamel sauce and hamburgers

  • Béchamel sauce has less vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, folate, and copper.
  • Hamburgers cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 48% more than béchamel sauce.

Food varieties used in this article are Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.7%
Contains more IronIron +1271.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +600%
Contains more ZincZinc +583.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +804.2%

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%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +294.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1955.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +395.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +380%
Contains more FolateFolate +522.2%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.31mg

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
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more WaterWater +89%
Contains more ProteinProtein +353.1%
Contains more FatsFats +113.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +225.7%
Contains more OtherOther +24.3%

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
46% 50% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +317.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +105.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Béchamel sauce Hamburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.44µg 48%
Iron 0.21mg 2.88mg 33%
Vitamin B3 0.261mg 5.365mg 32%
Protein 3.77g 17.08g 27%
Zinc 0.42mg 2.87mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.217mg 14%
Saturated fat 2.152g 5.096g 13%
Cholesterol 8mg 47mg 13%
Fats 6.73g 14.36g 12%
Folate 9µg 56µg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.203mg 12%
Calories 105kcal 295kcal 10%
Copper 0.013mg 0.091mg 9%
Manganese 0.024mg 0.217mg 8%
Vitamin A 73µg 0µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.586g 0.38g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.67g 5.495g 7%
Carbs 7.4g 24.1g 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin D 49IU 6%
Selenium 3.3µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.25mg 5%
Phosphorus 101mg 136mg 5%
Sodium 328mg 414mg 4%
Fructose 2.03g 3%
Choline 14.1mg 3%
Fiber 0.1g 0.9g 3%
Calcium 126mg 102mg 2%
Potassium 163mg 226mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.339mg 0.31mg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Net carbs 7.3g 23.2g N/A
Sugar 4.78g 4.15g N/A
Trans fat 0.814g N/A
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.206mg 0%
Threonine 0.147mg 0.666mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.198mg 0.716mg 0%
Leucine 0.32mg 1.319mg 0%
Lysine 0.259mg 1.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.082mg 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.677mg 0%
Valine 0.219mg 0.823mg 0%
Histidine 0.089mg 0.505mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Béchamel sauce Hamburger
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
38%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Béchamel sauce
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.944g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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.
Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.