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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.
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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg

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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
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
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
7% 5% 7% 79%
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
~equal in Water ~78.82g
~equal in Other ~1.51g

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
23% 28% 49%
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.
Béchamel sauce Chinese cuisine
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Béchamel sauce Chinese cuisine DV% diff.
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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is better in case of low diet
Béchamel sauce Chinese cuisine
Low Calories diet Equal
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
33%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Béchamel sauce
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.37g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.174g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.