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Béchamel sauce vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Béchamel sauce and Barbecue chicken?

  • Béchamel sauce is richer in Calcium, yet Barbecue chicken is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Choline.
  • Barbecue chicken's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 40% higher.
  • Béchamel sauce has 8 times more Calcium than Barbecue chicken. Béchamel sauce has 126mg of Calcium, while Barbecue chicken has 16mg.
  • Béchamel sauce contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +687.5%
Contains more Manganese +380%
Contains more Iron +352.4%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.8%
Contains more Potassium +56.4%
Contains more Zinc +323.8%
Contains more Copper +492.3%
Contains more Selenium +566.7%
Equal in Sodium - 335
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 8% 11% 44% 15% 43% 12% 5% 4% 18%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Contains more Calcium +687.5%
Contains more Manganese +380%
Contains more Iron +352.4%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.8%
Contains more Potassium +56.4%
Contains more Zinc +323.8%
Contains more Copper +492.3%
Contains more Selenium +566.7%
Equal in Sodium - 335

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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Contains more Vitamin A +291%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2096.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +365.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 10% 0% 0% 14% 53% 108% 10% 45% 6% 59% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +291%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2096.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +365.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +6066.7%
Contains more Water +31.3%
Contains more Other +63.6%
Contains more Protein +497.1%
Contains more Fats +124.1%
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more Carbs +6066.7%
Contains more Water +31.3%
Contains more Other +63.6%
Contains more Protein +497.1%
Contains more Fats +124.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +141.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.5%
34% 42% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.586 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +141.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Béchamel sauce Barbecue chicken Opinion
Net carbs 7.3g 0.12g Béchamel sauce
Protein 3.77g 22.51g Barbecue chicken
Fats 6.73g 15.08g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 7.4g 0.12g Béchamel sauce
Calories 105kcal 226kcal Barbecue chicken
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 4.78g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Fiber 0.1g 0g Béchamel sauce
Calcium 126mg 16mg Béchamel sauce
Iron 0.21mg 0.95mg Barbecue chicken
Magnesium 15mg 21mg Barbecue chicken
Phosphorus 101mg 218mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 163mg 255mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 328mg 335mg Béchamel sauce
Zinc 0.42mg 1.78mg Barbecue chicken
Copper 0.013mg 0.077mg Barbecue chicken
Manganese 0.024mg 0.005mg Béchamel sauce
Selenium 3.3µg 22µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 262IU 67IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A RAE 73µg 20µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.055mg
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.227mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 0.261mg 5.732mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.339mg 0.152mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.191mg Barbecue chicken
Folate 9µg 8µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.47µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin K 0.6µg 0µg Béchamel sauce
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.173mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0.147mg 0.657mg Barbecue chicken
Isoleucine 0.198mg 0.853mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 0.32mg 1.549mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 0.259mg 1.75mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.082mg 0.565mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.69mg Barbecue chicken
Valine 0.219mg 0.935mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.089mg 0.592mg Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 8mg 127mg Béchamel sauce
Trans Fat 0.078g Béchamel sauce
Saturated Fat 2.152g 3.927g Béchamel sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 2.67g 6.446g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 1.586g 2.038g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Béchamel sauce Barbecue chicken
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
16%
Béchamel sauce
25%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Béchamel sauce
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.775g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.66g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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