Benecol vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Benecol and Béchamel sauce
- Benecol has more Vitamin E , Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin K, however, Béchamel sauce has more Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
- Benecol's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 247% more.
- Benecol has 94 times more Vitamin K than Béchamel sauce. Benecol has 56.5µg of Vitamin K, while Béchamel sauce has 0.6µg.
- Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread 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.
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Calcium
+3050%
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Iron
+∞%
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Magnesium
+1400%
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Phosphorus
+2425%
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Potassium
+3975%
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Sodium
-51%
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Zinc
+∞%
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Copper
+∞%
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Manganese
+∞%
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Calcium
+3050%
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Iron
+∞%
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Magnesium
+1400%
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Phosphorus
+2425%
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Potassium
+3975%
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Sodium
-51%
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Zinc
+∞%
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Copper
+∞%
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Manganese
+∞%
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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Vitamin A
+1643.1%
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Vitamin E
+21794.1%
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Vitamin K
+9316.7%
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Vitamin B1
+358.3%
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Vitamin B2
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+1643.1%
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Vitamin E
+21794.1%
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Vitamin K
+9316.7%
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Vitamin B1
+358.3%
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Vitamin B2
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+475.2%
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+28.5%
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Protein
+∞%
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Carbs
+29.6%
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Water
+50.1%
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0 g
Fats:
38.71 g
Carbs:
5.71 g
Water:
53.73 g
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1.85 g
Protein:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
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1.44 g
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Fats
+475.2%
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+28.5%
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+∞%
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+29.6%
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Water
+50.1%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+609.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+653.3%
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Saturated Fat
-54.9%
Saturated Fat:
4.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
18.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
11.948 g
Saturated Fat:
2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.586 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+609.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+653.3%
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Saturated Fat
-54.9%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 5.71g | 7.3g |
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| Protein | 0g | 3.77g |
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| Fats | 38.71g | 6.73g |
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| Carbs | 5.71g | 7.4g |
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| Calories | 357kcal | 105kcal |
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| Sugar | 4.78g |
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| Fiber | 0.1g |
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| Calcium | 4mg | 126mg |
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| Iron | 0mg | 0.21mg |
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| Magnesium | 1mg | 15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 4mg | 101mg |
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| Potassium | 4mg | 163mg |
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| Sodium | 670mg | 328mg |
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| Zinc | 0mg | 0.42mg |
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| Copper | 0mg | 0.013mg |
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| Manganese | 0mg | 0.024mg |
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| Selenium | 3.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 4567IU | 262IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1370µg | 73µg |
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| Vitamin E | 37.22mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin D | 49IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.184mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.261mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.339mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.041mg |
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| Folate | 9µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 56.5µg | 0.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.046mg |
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| Threonine | 0.147mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.198mg |
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| Leucine | 0.32mg |
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| Lysine | 0.259mg |
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| Methionine | 0.082mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg |
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| Valine | 0.219mg |
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| Histidine | 0.089mg |
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| Cholesterol | 8mg |
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| Trans Fat | 2.214g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.77g | 2.152g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 18.932g | 2.67g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 11.948g | 1.586g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.037g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.557g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.976g |
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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
97%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 342mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.618g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Benecol is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
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 ($)