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Béchamel sauce vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between béchamel sauce and cheeseburgers

  • Cheeseburgers are richer than béchamel sauce in iron, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, zinc, folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for cheeseburgers is 31% higher.
  • Béchamel sauce contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 38% 14% 7.9% 4.3% 11% 43% 43% 3.1% 18%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.2%
Contains more IronIron +1190.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +753.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +492.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1216.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +493.9%
~equal in Calcium ~119mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.7% 24% 3.4% 18% 14% 42% 4.9% 20% 9.5% 38% 1.5% 6.8% 7.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +46%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +205.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +432.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1898.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +456.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +600%
Contains more FolateFolate +677.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +105%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more WaterWater +108.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +337.9%
Contains more FatsFats +118.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +278.8%
Contains more OtherOther +46.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 42% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.152 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.586 g
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +102.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.658g

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 Cheeseburger
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Béchamel sauce Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.261mg 5.217mg 31%
Iron 0.21mg 2.71mg 31%
Selenium 3.3µg 19.6µg 30%
Protein 3.77g 16.51g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.293mg 20%
Saturated fat 2.152g 6.473g 20%
Zinc 0.42mg 2.49mg 19%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.76µg 19%
Folate 9µg 70µg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.228mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.363mg 14%
Manganese 0.024mg 0.316mg 13%
Cholesterol 8mg 43mg 12%
Fats 6.73g 14.72g 12%
Copper 0.013mg 0.111mg 11%
Calories 105kcal 308kcal 10%
Phosphorus 101mg 161mg 9%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Sodium 328mg 515mg 8%
Fiber 0.1g 2g 8%
Carbs 7.4g 28.03g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.67g 5.413g 7%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.1µg 6%
Vitamin D 49IU 2IU 6%
Vitamin B5 0.339mg 0.545mg 4%
Magnesium 15mg 26mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 4.2µg 3%
Choline 14.1mg 28.9mg 3%
Vitamin A 73µg 50µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.52mg 2%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Potassium 163mg 196mg 1%
Calcium 126mg 119mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 7.3g 26.03g N/A
Sugar 4.78g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 1.586g 1.658g 0%
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.147mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.198mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 0.32mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.259mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.082mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.219mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.089mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Béchamel sauce Cheeseburger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Béchamel sauce
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Béchamel sauce
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.321g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.