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Béchamel sauce vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Béchamel sauce and Pasta different?

  • Béchamel sauce is higher in Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Pasta is richer in Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, Copper, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Béchamel sauce is 14% higher.
  • Béchamel sauce contains 21 times more Calcium than Pasta. While Béchamel sauce contains 126mg of Calcium, Pasta contains only 6mg.
  • Pasta has less Sodium.

Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Calcium +2000%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.3%
Contains more Potassium +579.2%
Contains more Iron +442.9%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +615.4%
Contains more Manganese +833.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 8% 11% 44% 15% 43% 12% 5% 4% 18%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +2000%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.3%
Contains more Potassium +579.2%
Contains more Iron +442.9%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +615.4%
Contains more Manganese +833.3%

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.
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Pasta
Contains more Vitamin A +1210%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +280.1%
Contains more Folate +611.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 4% 36% 3% 14% 43% 5% 21% 10% 7% 38% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1210%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +280.1%
Contains more Folate +611.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +541%
Contains more Water +17.6%
Contains more Other +364.5%
Contains more Protein +36.6%
Contains more Carbs +236.9%
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more Fats +541%
Contains more Water +17.6%
Contains more Other +364.5%
Contains more Protein +36.6%
Contains more Carbs +236.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2053.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +269.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93%
34% 42% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.586 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2053.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +269.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93%

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 Pasta
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Béchamel sauce Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 7.3g 24.93g Pasta
Protein 3.77g 5.15g Pasta
Fats 6.73g 1.05g Béchamel sauce
Carbs 7.4g 24.93g Pasta
Calories 105kcal 131kcal Pasta
Sugar 4.78g Pasta
Fiber 0.1g Béchamel sauce
Calcium 126mg 6mg Béchamel sauce
Iron 0.21mg 1.14mg Pasta
Magnesium 15mg 18mg Pasta
Phosphorus 101mg 63mg Béchamel sauce
Potassium 163mg 24mg Béchamel sauce
Sodium 328mg 6mg Pasta
Zinc 0.42mg 0.56mg Pasta
Copper 0.013mg 0.093mg Pasta
Manganese 0.024mg 0.224mg Pasta
Selenium 3.3µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A 262IU 20IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A RAE 73µg 6µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin E 0.17mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 49IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 1.2µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.209mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.15mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B3 0.261mg 0.992mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.339mg 0.183mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.034mg Béchamel sauce
Folate 9µg 64µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.14µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin K 0.6µg Béchamel sauce
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.065mg Pasta
Threonine 0.147mg 0.134mg Béchamel sauce
Isoleucine 0.198mg 0.197mg Béchamel sauce
Leucine 0.32mg 0.348mg Pasta
Lysine 0.259mg 0.097mg Béchamel sauce
Methionine 0.082mg 0.079mg Béchamel sauce
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.247mg Pasta
Valine 0.219mg 0.217mg Béchamel sauce
Histidine 0.089mg 0.103mg Pasta
Cholesterol 8mg 33mg Béchamel sauce
Saturated Fat 2.152g 0.15g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 2.67g 0.124g Béchamel sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 1.586g 0.429g Béchamel sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Béchamel sauce Pasta
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Béchamel sauce
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Béchamel sauce
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.002g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.