Butter vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between butter and béchamel sauce
- Butter has more vitamin A and vitamin E; however, béchamel sauce is richer in vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B12.
- Butter covers your daily saturated fat needs 242% more than béchamel sauce.
- Béchamel sauce has 27 times less cholesterol than butter. Butter has 215mg of cholesterol, while béchamel sauce has 8mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Butter, without salt 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 CopperCopper | +23.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +650% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +425% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +579.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +950% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +366.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +320.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +500% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +230% |
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 AVitamin A | +837% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1264.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1066.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +441.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +521.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +208.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +76.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.85 g
Fats:
81.11 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
17.94 g
Other:
0.04 g
Protein:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1105.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +343.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12233.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +349.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +3500% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
50.489 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.01 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.152 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.586 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +777.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +89.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.7% |
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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| Saturated fat | 50.489g | 2.152g | 220% |
| Fats | 81.11g | 6.73g | 114% |
| Cholesterol | 215mg | 8mg | 69% |
| Vitamin A | 684µg | 73µg | 68% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.43g | 2.67g | 52% |
| Calories | 717kcal | 105kcal | 31% |
| Vitamin E | 2.32mg | 0.17mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 328mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.184mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 101mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 126mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.01g | 1.586g | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 49IU | 6% |
| Protein | 0.85g | 3.77g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 7µg | 0.6µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 0.3µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.11mg | 0.339mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 3.3µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.005mg | 0.055mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 163mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 0.42mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.003mg | 0.041mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 2mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 0.06g | 7.4g | 2% |
| Iron | 0.02mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
| Folate | 3µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Choline | 18.8mg | 14.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.004mg | 0.024mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.042mg | 0.261mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.06g | 7.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.06g | 4.78g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Copper | 0.016mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.038mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.041mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.057mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.023mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.315g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.166g | 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
26%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 207mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 48.337g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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?
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 317mg)