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Beer vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beer and Béchamel sauce different?

  • Béchamel sauce is higher than Beer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B5.
  • Béchamel sauce covers your daily need of Sodium 14% more than Beer.
  • Beer is lower in Sodium.

Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Sauce, homemade, white, thin types were 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 less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Calcium +3050%
Contains more Iron +950%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +621.4%
Contains more Potassium +503.7%
Contains more Zinc +4100%
Contains more Copper +160%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Selenium +450%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 8% 11% 44% 15% 43% 12% 5% 4% 18%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Calcium +3050%
Contains more Iron +950%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +621.4%
Contains more Potassium +503.7%
Contains more Zinc +4100%
Contains more Copper +160%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Selenium +450%

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.
Beer
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +636%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +726.8%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 6% 10% 3% 11% 5% 3% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +636%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +726.8%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Other +179.9%
Contains more Protein +719.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +108.5%
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 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 Water +14%
Contains more Other +179.9%
Contains more Protein +719.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +108.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Béchamel sauce Opinion
Net carbs 3.55g 7.3g Béchamel sauce
Protein 0.46g 3.77g Béchamel sauce
Fats 0g 6.73g Béchamel sauce
Carbs 3.55g 7.4g Béchamel sauce
Calories 43kcal 105kcal Béchamel sauce
Sugar 0g 4.78g Beer
Fiber 0g 0.1g Béchamel sauce
Calcium 4mg 126mg Béchamel sauce
Iron 0.02mg 0.21mg Béchamel sauce
Magnesium 6mg 15mg Béchamel sauce
Phosphorus 14mg 101mg Béchamel sauce
Potassium 27mg 163mg Béchamel sauce
Sodium 4mg 328mg Beer
Zinc 0.01mg 0.42mg Béchamel sauce
Copper 0.005mg 0.013mg Béchamel sauce
Manganese 0.008mg 0.024mg Béchamel sauce
Selenium 0.6µg 3.3µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A 0IU 262IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 73µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin E 0mg 0.17mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.055mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.184mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0.261mg Beer
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.339mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.041mg Beer
Folate 6µg 9µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.3µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin K 0µg 0.6µg Béchamel sauce
Tryptophan 0mg 0.046mg Béchamel sauce
Threonine 0mg 0.147mg Béchamel sauce
Isoleucine 0mg 0.198mg Béchamel sauce
Leucine 0mg 0.32mg Béchamel sauce
Lysine 0mg 0.259mg Béchamel sauce
Methionine 0mg 0.082mg Béchamel sauce
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.157mg Béchamel sauce
Valine 0mg 0.219mg Béchamel sauce
Histidine 0mg 0.089mg Béchamel sauce
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Beer
Saturated Fat 0g 2.152g Beer
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 2.67g Béchamel sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.586g Béchamel sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beer Béchamel sauce
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
3%
Beer
16%
Béchamel sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
19%
Béchamel sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.152g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.