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, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +87.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +240.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +85.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +133.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +300% |
| 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 CVitamin C | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +258.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +84% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +161% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2417.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +14216.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +27% |
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:
1.37 g
Fats:
51.1 g
Carbs:
4.77 g
Water:
39.71 g
Other:
3.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +175.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +55.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +103.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +659.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +111.8% |
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
8.275 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
13.279 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
27.545 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -74% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +397.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 105kcal | 484kcal |
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| Protein | 3.77g | 1.37g |
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| Fats | 6.73g | 51.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 0.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 7.3g | 4.37g |
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| Carbs | 7.4g | 4.77g |
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| Cholesterol | 8mg | 31mg |
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| Vitamin D | 49IU | 3IU |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 126mg | 37mg |
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| Potassium | 163mg | 88mg |
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| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.09mg |
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| Sugar | 4.78g | 3.48g |
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| Fiber | 0.1g | 0.4g |
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| Copper | 0.013mg | 0.009mg |
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| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.21mg |
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| Phosphorus | 101mg | 74mg |
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| Sodium | 328mg | 642mg |
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| Vitamin A | 262IU | 73IU |
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| Vitamin A | 73µg | 14µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 4.28mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.024mg | 0.006mg |
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| Selenium | 3.3µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.184mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.261mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.339mg | 0.388mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.037mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.27µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 85.9µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 5µg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.34g |
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| Choline | 14.1mg | 17.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.152g | 8.275g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.67g | 13.279g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.586g | 27.545g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.046mg |
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| Threonine | 0.147mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.198mg |
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| Leucine | 0.32mg |
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| Lysine | 0.259mg |
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| Methionine | 0.082mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg |
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| Valine | 0.219mg |
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| Histidine | 0.089mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 314mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.123g)
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?
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 ($)