Béchamel sauce vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are béchamel sauce and chinese cuisine different?
- Béchamel sauce is richer in calcium, vitamin B2, and vitamin D, while chinese cuisine is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, zinc, vitamin B6, and folate.
- Chinese cuisine covers your daily need for vitamin K, 42% more than béchamel sauce.
- Béchamel sauce contains 16 times more vitamin D than chinese cuisine. Béchamel sauce contains 49IU of vitamin D, while chinese cuisine contains 3IU.
Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables types were used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +472.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +428.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +276.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +257.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +512.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +103% |
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 AVitamin A | +15.9% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1100% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +66.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +234.5% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1350% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +382.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +405.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +292.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +60% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +8450% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +144.7% |
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:
7.08 g
Fats:
5.3 g
Carbs:
7.29 g
Water:
78.82 g
Other:
1.51 g
Contains more FatsFats | +27% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +87.8% |
~equal in
Carbs
~7.29g
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Water
~78.82g
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Other
~1.51g
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
0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.13 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +119.4% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +34.3% |
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 51.3µg | 42% |
Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 11.6mg | 12% |
Iron | 0.21mg | 1.11mg | 11% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.184mg | 0.055mg | 10% |
Zinc | 0.42mg | 1.5mg | 10% |
Calcium | 126mg | 22mg | 10% |
Folate | 9µg | 45µg | 9% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.161mg | 9% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.48µg | 8% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.261mg | 1.32mg | 7% |
Protein | 3.77g | 7.08g | 7% |
Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0.1µg | 6% |
Selenium | 3.3µg | 6.7µg | 6% |
Vitamin D | 49IU | 3IU | 6% |
Fiber | 0.1g | 1.5g | 6% |
Manganese | 0.024mg | 0.147mg | 5% |
Saturated fat | 2.152g | 0.978g | 5% |
Copper | 0.013mg | 0.049mg | 4% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.67g | 1.217g | 4% |
Choline | 14.1mg | 34.5mg | 4% |
Phosphorus | 101mg | 76mg | 4% |
Sodium | 328mg | 409mg | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.82mg | 4% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.586g | 2.13g | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.339mg | 0.443mg | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.033mg | 2% |
Cholesterol | 8mg | 14mg | 2% |
Fats | 6.73g | 5.3g | 2% |
Vitamin A | 73µg | 63µg | 1% |
Potassium | 163mg | 204mg | 1% |
Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
Starch | 1.82g | 1% | |
Calories | 105kcal | 105kcal | 0% |
Net carbs | 7.3g | 5.79g | N/A |
Carbs | 7.4g | 7.29g | 0% |
Magnesium | 15mg | 15mg | 0% |
Sugar | 4.78g | 2.41g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.058g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.147mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.198mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.32mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.259mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.082mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0.317mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.219mg | 0.327mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.089mg | 0.207mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.803g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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%

33%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%

28%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.37g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.174g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)