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Béchamel sauce vs. Bottled water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Béchamel sauce and Bottled water

  • The amount of Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, and Selenium in Béchamel sauce is higher than in Bottled water.
  • Béchamel sauce covers your daily Phosphorus needs 14% more than Bottled water.
  • Bottled water contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Water, bottled, generic.

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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
9
:
1
Bottled water
Bottled water
Contains more Calcium +1160%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +650%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +85.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Béchamel sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 8% 11% 44% 15% 43% 12% 5% 4% 18%
Bottled water
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 0% 2% 0% 0% 1% 0% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1160%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +650%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +85.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%

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
12
:
0
Bottled water
Bottled water
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Bottled water
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce
4
:
1
Bottled water
Bottled water
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +7100%
Contains more Water +24%
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
Bottled water
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.98 g
Other: 0.02 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +7100%
Contains more Water +24%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Béchamel sauce Bottled water Opinion
Net carbs 7.3g 0g Béchamel sauce
Protein 3.77g 0g Béchamel sauce
Fats 6.73g 0g Béchamel sauce
Carbs 7.4g 0g Béchamel sauce
Calories 105kcal 0kcal Béchamel sauce
Sugar 4.78g 0g Bottled water
Fiber 0.1g 0g Béchamel sauce
Calcium 126mg 10mg Béchamel sauce
Iron 0.21mg 0mg Béchamel sauce
Magnesium 15mg 2mg Béchamel sauce
Phosphorus 101mg 0mg Béchamel sauce
Potassium 163mg 0mg Béchamel sauce
Sodium 328mg 2mg Bottled water
Zinc 0.42mg 0mg Béchamel sauce
Copper 0.013mg 0.007mg Béchamel sauce
Manganese 0.024mg Béchamel sauce
Selenium 3.3µg 0µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A 262IU 0IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A RAE 73µg 0µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B3 0.261mg 0mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B5 0.339mg 0mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0mg Béchamel sauce
Folate 9µg 0µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin K 0.6µg 0µg Béchamel sauce
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 0mg Bottled water
Saturated Fat 2.152g 0g Bottled water
Monounsaturated Fat 2.67g 0g Béchamel sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 1.586g 0g Béchamel sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Béchamel sauce Bottled water
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
0%
Bottled water
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Béchamel sauce
1%
Bottled water

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bottled water
Bottled water is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bottled water
Bottled water contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bottled water
Bottled water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bottled water
Bottled water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.152g)
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. Bottled water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174158/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.