Black pepper vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between black pepper and béchamel sauce
- Béchamel sauce has less manganese, copper, vitamin K, iron, fiber, magnesium, potassium, calcium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6.
- Black pepper covers your daily manganese needs 553% more than béchamel sauce.
- Béchamel sauce contains 273 times less vitamin K than black pepper. Black pepper contains 163.7µg of vitamin K, while béchamel sauce contains 0.6µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Spices, pepper, black 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1040% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +251.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +715.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +4523.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +10130.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +183.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53037.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +48.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +511.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +96.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +337.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +312.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +609.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +27183.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +88.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +170.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.39 g
Fats:
3.26 g
Carbs:
63.95 g
Water:
12.46 g
Other:
9.94 g
Protein:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +175.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +764.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +590.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +106.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +547.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.392 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.998 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.152 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.586 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +261.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +58.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 12.753mg | 0.024mg | 553% |
| Copper | 1.33mg | 0.013mg | 146% |
| Vitamin K | 163.7µg | 0.6µg | 136% |
| Iron | 9.71mg | 0.21mg | 119% |
| Fiber | 25.3g | 0.1g | 101% |
| Magnesium | 171mg | 15mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 1329mg | 163mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 443mg | 126mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.399mg | 0.339mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.291mg | 0.041mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 63.95g | 7.4g | 19% |
| Protein | 10.39g | 3.77g | 13% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 328mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 101mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.19mg | 0.42mg | 7% |
| Calories | 251kcal | 105kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.143mg | 0.261mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 49IU | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.04mg | 0.17mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 73µg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.739g | 2.67g | 5% |
| Fats | 3.26g | 6.73g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.998g | 1.586g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.108mg | 0.055mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 4.9µg | 3.3µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.392g | 2.152g | 3% |
| Folate | 17µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Choline | 11.3mg | 14.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 38.65g | 7.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.64g | 4.78g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.244mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.366mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.014mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.244mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.547mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.159mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.23g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.152g | N/A |
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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
54%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
297%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.76g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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