Béchamel sauce vs. Italian dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Béchamel sauce and Italian dressing?
- Béchamel sauce is richer in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B5, yet Italian dressing is richer in Vitamin E, and Vitamin K.
- Italian dressing's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 27% higher.
- Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium.
We used Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Salad dressing, italian dressing, commercial, reduced fat types in this comparison.
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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 | +275% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +740% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +81.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +600% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +741.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +106.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +2083.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +358.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +177.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +327.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2417.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1983.3% |
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:
0.39 g
Fats:
6.68 g
Carbs:
9.99 g
Water:
80.11 g
Other:
2.83 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +866.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +96.5% |
~equal in
Fats
~6.68g
~equal in
Water
~80.11g
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
0.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.725 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.236 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +54.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -61.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +104% |
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 | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 105kcal | 102kcal |
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| Protein | 3.77g | 0.39g |
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| Fats | 6.73g | 6.68g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 7.3g | 9.99g |
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| Carbs | 7.4g | 9.99g |
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| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin D | 49IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 4mg |
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| Calcium | 126mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 163mg | 90mg |
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| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.25mg |
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| Sugar | 4.78g | 9.16g |
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| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.013mg | 0.019mg |
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| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.06mg |
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| Phosphorus | 101mg | 12mg |
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| Sodium | 328mg | 891mg |
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| Vitamin A | 262IU | 12IU |
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| Vitamin A | 73µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 4.28mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.024mg | 0.029mg |
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| Selenium | 3.3µg | 1.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.012mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.184mg | 0.008mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.261mg | 0.094mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.339mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 12.5µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 3µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.017g |
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| Choline | 14.1mg | 3.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.152g | 0.833g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.67g | 1.725g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.586g | 3.236g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0.006mg |
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| Threonine | 0.147mg | 0.012mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.198mg | 0.016mg |
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| Leucine | 0.32mg | 0.024mg |
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| Lysine | 0.259mg | 0.018mg |
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| Methionine | 0.082mg | 0.008mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0.013mg |
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| Valine | 0.219mg | 0.017mg |
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| Histidine | 0.089mg | 0.008mg |
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| Fructose | 5.05g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.441g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.758g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian dressing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.319g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 563mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.