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Béchamel sauce vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between béchamel sauce and sun-dried tomato

  • Béchamel sauce contains less vitamin C, copper, potassium, iron, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin A, manganese, and magnesium than sun-dried tomato.
  • Sun-dried tomato's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 112% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained.

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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 58% 14% 138% 101% 158% 21% 60% 35% 61% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +168.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +440%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +860.1%
Contains more IronIron +1176.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +3538.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +85.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1841.7%
~equal in Selenium ~3µg

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 339% 21% 0% 0% 48% 88% 68% 29% 74% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +12625%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +250.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1290.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +678%
Contains more FolateFolate +155.6%

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
5% 14% 23% 54% 4%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 14.08 g
Carbs: 23.33 g
Water: 53.83 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +49.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.2%
Contains more FatsFats +109.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +215.3%
Contains more OtherOther +156.9%

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
15% 69% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.893 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -12%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +224.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29.9%

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 Sun-dried tomato
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Béchamel sauce Sun-dried tomato DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.8mg 101.8mg 112%
Copper 0.013mg 0.473mg 51%
Potassium 163mg 1565mg 41%
Iron 0.21mg 2.68mg 31%
Fiber 0.1g 5.8g 23%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.319mg 21%
Vitamin B3 0.261mg 3.63mg 21%
Manganese 0.024mg 0.466mg 19%
Magnesium 15mg 81mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.383mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 2.67g 8.663g 15%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.193mg 12%
Fats 6.73g 14.08g 11%
Calcium 126mg 47mg 8%
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Phosphorus 101mg 139mg 5%
Carbs 7.4g 23.33g 5%
Calories 105kcal 213kcal 5%
Folate 9µg 23µg 4%
Sodium 328mg 266mg 3%
Choline 14.1mg 3%
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg 3%
Protein 3.77g 5.06g 3%
Zinc 0.42mg 0.78mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.586g 2.06g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.339mg 0.479mg 3%
Saturated fat 2.152g 1.893g 1%
Selenium 3.3µg 3µg 1%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Vitamin A 73µg 64µg 1%
Net carbs 7.3g 17.53g N/A
Sugar 4.78g N/A
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.147mg 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.198mg 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 0.32mg 0.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.259mg 0.186mg 0%
Methionine 0.082mg 0.044mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.131mg 0%
Valine 0.219mg 0.13mg 0%
Histidine 0.089mg 0.077mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Béchamel sauce Sun-dried tomato
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
53%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Béchamel sauce
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.259g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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.

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. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/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.