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Balsamic vinegar vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between balsamic vinegar and béchamel sauce

  • Balsamic vinegar is richer in iron, yet béchamel sauce is richer in phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for béchamel sauce is 13% higher.
  • Balsamic vinegar contains 3 times more iron than béchamel sauce. Balsamic vinegar contains 0.72mg of iron, while béchamel sauce contains 0.21mg.
  • Béchamel sauce contains less sugar.

Food types used in this article are Vinegar, balsamic and Sauce, homemade, white, thin.

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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 8.6% 8.1% 9.9% 27% 8.7% 2.2% 8.1% 3% 17% 0%
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%
Contains more IronIron +242.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +445.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +366.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +425%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +431.6%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +130.1%
Contains more OtherOther +318.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +669.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
~equal in Water ~80.66g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Balsamic vinegar Béchamel sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Béchamel sauce DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 13%
Sodium 23mg 328mg 13%
Phosphorus 19mg 101mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.586g 11%
Fats 0g 6.73g 10%
Saturated fat 0g 2.152g 10%
Calcium 27mg 126mg 10%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 73µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.67g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.339mg 7%
Protein 0.49g 3.77g 7%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Selenium 3.3µg 6%
Vitamin D 49IU 6%
Iron 0.72mg 0.21mg 6%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.024mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 5%
Zinc 0.08mg 0.42mg 3%
Carbs 17.03g 7.4g 3%
Choline 14.1mg 3%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 3%
Folate 9µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.261mg 2%
Potassium 112mg 163mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 15mg 1%
Calories 88kcal 105kcal 1%
Copper 0.026mg 0.013mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Net carbs 17.03g 7.3g N/A
Sugar 14.95g 4.78g N/A
Fiber 0.1g 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Béchamel sauce
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
0%
Balsamic vinegar
15%
Béchamel sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
19%
Béchamel sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.152g)

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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.