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Béchamel sauce vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Béchamel sauce and Broth

  • Béchamel sauce has more Vitamin D, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Broth is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Choline, Vitamin B3, Iron, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Broth covers your daily Sodium needs 1024% more than Béchamel sauce.
  • Béchamel sauce has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry.

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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
3
:
7
Broth
Broth
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +366.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Calcium +48.4%
Contains more Iron +390.5%
Contains more Magnesium +273.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.4%
Contains more Potassium +89.6%
Contains more Manganese +525%
Contains more Selenium +748.5%
Béchamel sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 8% 11% 44% 15% 43% 12% 5% 4% 18%
Broth
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 3115% 3% 0% 20% 153%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +366.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Calcium +48.4%
Contains more Iron +390.5%
Contains more Magnesium +273.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.4%
Contains more Potassium +89.6%
Contains more Manganese +525%
Contains more Selenium +748.5%

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
3
:
8
Broth
Broth
Contains more Vitamin A +13000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +842.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.9%
Contains more Folate +255.6%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.3
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%
Broth
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 10% 0% 4% 25% 100% 47% 36% 24% 24% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +13000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +842.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.9%
Contains more Folate +255.6%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce
1
:
4
Broth
Broth
Contains more Water +3453.3%
Contains more Protein +341.9%
Contains more Fats +106.2%
Contains more Carbs +143.4%
Contains more Other +3315.3%
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
Broth
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more Water +3453.3%
Contains more Protein +341.9%
Contains more Fats +106.2%
Contains more Carbs +143.4%
Contains more Other +3315.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce
1
:
2
Broth
Broth
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +182.5%
Béchamel sauce
34% 42% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.586 g
Broth
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.48 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +182.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Béchamel sauce Broth Opinion
Net carbs 7.3g 18.01g Broth
Protein 3.77g 16.66g Broth
Fats 6.73g 13.88g Broth
Carbs 7.4g 18.01g Broth
Calories 105kcal 267kcal Broth
Sugar 4.78g 17.36g Béchamel sauce
Fiber 0.1g 0g Béchamel sauce
Calcium 126mg 187mg Broth
Iron 0.21mg 1.03mg Broth
Magnesium 15mg 56mg Broth
Phosphorus 101mg 166mg Broth
Potassium 163mg 309mg Broth
Sodium 328mg 23875mg Béchamel sauce
Zinc 0.42mg 0.09mg Béchamel sauce
Copper 0.013mg 0mg Béchamel sauce
Manganese 0.024mg 0.15mg Broth
Selenium 3.3µg 28µg Broth
Vitamin A 262IU 2IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A RAE 73µg 0µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.46mg Broth
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1.1mg Broth
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.1mg Broth
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.43mg Broth
Vitamin B3 0.261mg 2.46mg Broth
Vitamin B5 0.339mg 0.6mg Broth
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.1mg Broth
Folate 9µg 32µg Broth
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.3µg
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 13mg Béchamel sauce
Saturated Fat 2.152g 3.43g Béchamel sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 2.67g 5.36g Broth
Polyunsaturated fat 1.586g 4.48g Broth

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Béchamel sauce Broth
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%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Béchamel sauce
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 23547mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.278g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.