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Béchamel sauce vs. Blue cheese dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Béchamel sauce and Blue cheese dressing

  • Béchamel sauce is richer in Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2, yet Blue cheese dressing is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Blue cheese dressing is 71% higher.
  • Béchamel sauce contains 16 times more Vitamin D than Blue cheese dressing. Béchamel sauce contains 49IU of Vitamin D, while Blue cheese dressing contains 3IU.
  • Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Salad dressing, blue or roquefort cheese dressing, commercial, regular.

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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.
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce
10
:
0
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing
Contains more Calcium +240.5%
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.5%
Contains more Potassium +85.2%
Contains less Sodium -48.9%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +44.4%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Selenium +230%
Béchamel sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 8% 11% 44% 15% 43% 12% 5% 4% 18%
Blue cheese dressing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 4% 6% 32% 8% 84% 6% 3% 1% 6%
Contains more Calcium +240.5%
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.5%
Contains more Potassium +85.2%
Contains less Sodium -48.9%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +44.4%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce
9
:
3
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing
Contains more Vitamin A +258.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.8%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +2417.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +14216.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.037
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.27
Béchamel sauce
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%
Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 86% 3% 3% 3% 24% 2% 24% 9% 4% 34% 215%
Contains more Vitamin A +258.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.8%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +2417.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +14216.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.037
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.27

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce
3
:
2
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing
Contains more Protein +175.2%
Contains more Carbs +55.1%
Contains more Water +103.1%
Contains more Fats +659.3%
Contains more Other +111.8%
Béchamel sauce
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
Blue cheese dressing
51% 5% 40% 3%
Protein: 1.37 g
Fats: 51.1 g
Carbs: 4.77 g
Water: 39.71 g
Other: 3.05 g
Contains more Protein +175.2%
Contains more Carbs +55.1%
Contains more Water +103.1%
Contains more Fats +659.3%
Contains more Other +111.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce
1
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2
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing
Contains less Saturated Fat -74%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +397.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1636.8%
Béchamel sauce
34% 42% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.586 g
Blue cheese dressing
17% 27% 56%
Saturated Fat: 8.275 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.279 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 27.545 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +397.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1636.8%

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 Blue cheese dressing
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Béchamel sauce Blue cheese dressing Opinion
Net carbs 7.3g 4.37g Béchamel sauce
Protein 3.77g 1.37g Béchamel sauce
Fats 6.73g 51.1g Blue cheese dressing
Carbs 7.4g 4.77g Béchamel sauce
Calories 105kcal 484kcal Blue cheese dressing
Sugar 4.78g 3.48g Blue cheese dressing
Fiber 0.1g 0.4g Blue cheese dressing
Calcium 126mg 37mg Béchamel sauce
Iron 0.21mg 0.09mg Béchamel sauce
Magnesium 15mg 8mg Béchamel sauce
Phosphorus 101mg 74mg Béchamel sauce
Potassium 163mg 88mg Béchamel sauce
Sodium 328mg 642mg Béchamel sauce
Zinc 0.42mg 0.21mg Béchamel sauce
Copper 0.013mg 0.009mg Béchamel sauce
Manganese 0.024mg 0.006mg Béchamel sauce
Selenium 3.3µg 1µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A 262IU 73IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A RAE 73µg 14µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin E 0.17mg 4.28mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin D 49IU 3IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.1µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0.7mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.01mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.1mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B3 0.261mg 0.1mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B5 0.339mg 0.388mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.037mg Béchamel sauce
Folate 9µg 5µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.27µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin K 0.6µg 85.9µg Blue cheese dressing
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 31mg Béchamel sauce
Trans Fat 1.34g Béchamel sauce
Saturated Fat 2.152g 8.275g Béchamel sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Blue cheese dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 2.67g 13.279g Blue cheese dressing
Polyunsaturated fat 1.586g 27.545g Blue cheese dressing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Béchamel sauce Blue cheese dressing
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
34%
Blue cheese dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Béchamel sauce
16%
Blue cheese dressing

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 314mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.123g)
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?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
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. Blue cheese dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173562/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.