Béchamel sauce vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are béchamel sauce and apple pie different?
- Béchamel sauce is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, and phosphorus, while apple pie is higher in iron, manganese, vitamin B1, fiber, and vitamin B3.
- Apple pie covers your daily need for iron, 13% more than béchamel sauce.
- Béchamel sauce contains 30 times more vitamin B12 than apple pie. Béchamel sauce contains 0.3µg of vitamin B12, while apple pie contains 0.01µg.
- Béchamel sauce is lower in saturated fat.
Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +114.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1045.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +150.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +162.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +320.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +476.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +253.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +658.3% |
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 | +151.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +184.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2900% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +143.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +330.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
Other:
1.44 g
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
34 g
Water:
52.2 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +98.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +54.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +63.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +359.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.152 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.586 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.797 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.198 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +64.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38.6% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.21mg | 1.21mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.01µg | 12% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 11mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 24mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 7.4g | 34g | 9% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 237kcal | 7% |
| Fats | 6.73g | 11g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.152g | 3.797g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.134mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.024mg | 0.182mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 6% | |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 49IU | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 73µg | 29µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.261mg | 1.123mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.67g | 4.388g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.013mg | 0.046mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.586g | 2.198g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.339mg | 0.119mg | 4% |
| Protein | 3.77g | 1.9g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 3.2mg | 3% |
| Choline | 14.1mg | 3% | |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 266mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 65mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.184mg | 0.158mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.16mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.3g | 32.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.78g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.147mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.198mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.32mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.259mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.082mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.219mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.089mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.645g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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 Cholesterol?
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)