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Béchamel sauce vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are béchamel sauce and chocolate brownie different?

  • Béchamel sauce is higher in calcium; however, chocolate brownie is richer in copper, manganese, iron, selenium, vitamin A, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for chocolate brownie is 42% higher.
  • Béchamel sauce contains 2 times more calcium than chocolate brownie. While béchamel sauce contains 126mg of calcium, chocolate brownie contains only 57mg.
  • Béchamel sauce has less saturated fat.

Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe are the varieties 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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +121.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +253.3%
Contains more IronIron +776.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2884.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +131%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2345.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +248.5%
~equal in Potassium ~176mg
~equal in Sodium ~343mg

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 1% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +141.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +276.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +129.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +222.2%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.19mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.328mg

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
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +540.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.5%
Contains more FatsFats +332.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +578.4%
Contains more OtherOther +31.9%

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
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +306%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +493.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Béchamel sauce Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.586g 9.412g 52%
Copper 0.013mg 0.388mg 42%
Fats 6.73g 29.1g 34%
Manganese 0.024mg 0.587mg 24%
Saturated fat 2.152g 7.319g 23%
Cholesterol 8mg 73mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 2.67g 10.839g 20%
Iron 0.21mg 1.84mg 20%
Calories 105kcal 466kcal 18%
Selenium 3.3µg 11.5µg 15%
Carbs 7.4g 50.2g 14%
Vitamin A 73µg 176µg 11%
Magnesium 15mg 53mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.141mg 7%
Calcium 126mg 57mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.16µg 6%
Vitamin D 49IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Folate 9µg 29µg 5%
Zinc 0.42mg 0.97mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.261mg 0.982mg 5%
Protein 3.77g 6.2g 5%
Phosphorus 101mg 132mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.094mg 4%
Choline 14.1mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0.3mg 1%
Sodium 328mg 343mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 1%
Net carbs 7.3g 50.2g N/A
Potassium 163mg 176mg 0%
Sugar 4.78g N/A
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.19mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.339mg 0.328mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.147mg 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.198mg 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.32mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.259mg 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.082mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.219mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.089mg 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Béchamel sauce Chocolate brownie
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
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Béchamel sauce
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.167g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.