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Béchamel sauce vs. Benecol — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Béchamel sauce and Benecol

  • Béchamel sauce has more Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Calcium, however, Benecol has more Vitamin E , Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin K.
  • Benecol's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 247% more.
  • Béchamel sauce is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread.

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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 +3050%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +1400%
Contains more Phosphorus +2425%
Contains more Potassium +3975%
Contains less Sodium -51%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
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 2% 0% 1% 2% 1% 88% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +3050%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +1400%
Contains more Phosphorus +2425%
Contains more Potassium +3975%
Contains less Sodium -51%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more 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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1643.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +21794.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +9316.7%
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 275% 745% 0% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 142%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1643.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +21794.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +9316.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +29.6%
Contains more Water +50.1%
Contains more Fats +475.2%
Contains more Other +28.5%
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
39% 6% 54% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 38.71 g
Carbs: 5.71 g
Water: 53.73 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +29.6%
Contains more Water +50.1%
Contains more Fats +475.2%
Contains more Other +28.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +609.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +653.3%
34% 42% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.586 g
13% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 4.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.948 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +609.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +653.3%

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 Benecol
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Béchamel sauce Benecol Opinion
Net carbs 7.3g 5.71g Béchamel sauce
Protein 3.77g 0g Béchamel sauce
Fats 6.73g 38.71g Benecol
Carbs 7.4g 5.71g Béchamel sauce
Calories 105kcal 357kcal Benecol
Sugar 4.78g Benecol
Fiber 0.1g Béchamel sauce
Calcium 126mg 4mg Béchamel sauce
Iron 0.21mg 0mg Béchamel sauce
Magnesium 15mg 1mg Béchamel sauce
Phosphorus 101mg 4mg Béchamel sauce
Potassium 163mg 4mg Béchamel sauce
Sodium 328mg 670mg Béchamel sauce
Zinc 0.42mg 0mg Béchamel sauce
Copper 0.013mg 0mg Béchamel sauce
Manganese 0.024mg 0mg Béchamel sauce
Selenium 3.3µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A 262IU 4567IU Benecol
Vitamin A RAE 73µg 1370µg Benecol
Vitamin E 0.17mg 37.22mg Benecol
Vitamin D 49IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 1.2µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin C 0.8mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.012mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B3 0.261mg 0mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B5 0.339mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0mg Béchamel sauce
Folate 9µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B12 0.3µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin K 0.6µg 56.5µg Benecol
Tryptophan 0.046mg Béchamel sauce
Threonine 0.147mg Béchamel sauce
Isoleucine 0.198mg Béchamel sauce
Leucine 0.32mg Béchamel sauce
Lysine 0.259mg Béchamel sauce
Methionine 0.082mg Béchamel sauce
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Béchamel sauce
Valine 0.219mg Béchamel sauce
Histidine 0.089mg Béchamel sauce
Cholesterol 8mg Benecol
Trans Fat 2.214g Béchamel sauce
Saturated Fat 2.152g 4.77g Béchamel sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 2.67g 18.932g Benecol
Polyunsaturated fat 1.586g 11.948g Benecol
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.037g Benecol
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.557g Benecol
Omega-3 - ALA 1.976g Benecol

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Béchamel sauce Benecol
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
16%
Béchamel sauce
97%
Benecol
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Béchamel sauce
9%
Benecol

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 342mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.618g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol
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 ($)

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. Benecol - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171035/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.