Béchamel sauce vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Béchamel sauce and Chocolate cake?
- Béchamel sauce is richer in Calcium, yet Chocolate cake is richer in Copper, Choline, Iron, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
- Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for Copper is 22% higher.
- Béchamel sauce has 2 times more Calcium than Chocolate cake. Béchamel sauce has 126mg of Calcium, while Chocolate cake has 60mg.
- Béchamel sauce contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting types in this comparison.
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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.
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Calcium
+110%
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Potassium
+16.4%
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Iron
+666.7%
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Magnesium
+113.3%
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Zinc
+64.3%
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Copper
+1492.3%
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Manganese
+1066.7%
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Selenium
+260.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 106
Equal in Sodium - 315
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Calcium
+110%
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Potassium
+16.4%
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Iron
+666.7%
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Magnesium
+113.3%
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Zinc
+64.3%
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Copper
+1492.3%
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Manganese
+1066.7%
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Selenium
+260.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 106
Equal in Sodium - 315
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.
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Vitamin A
+87.1%
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Vitamin C
+300%
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Vitamin B5
+11.5%
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Vitamin B12
+87.5%
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Vitamin B1
+156.4%
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Vitamin B2
+15.8%
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Vitamin B3
+335.6%
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Folate
+200%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.041
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Vitamin A
+87.1%
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Vitamin C
+300%
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Vitamin B5
+11.5%
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Vitamin B12
+87.5%
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Vitamin B1
+156.4%
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Vitamin B2
+15.8%
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Vitamin B3
+335.6%
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Folate
+200%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.041
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+230.6%
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Protein
+40.6%
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Fats
+124.4%
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Carbs
+621.6%
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+25%
Protein:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
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1.44 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
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Water
+230.6%
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Protein
+40.6%
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Fats
+124.4%
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Carbs
+621.6%
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+25%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-60.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+126.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+74.1%
Saturated Fat:
2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.586 g
Saturated Fat:
5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.761 g
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Saturated Fat
-60.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+126.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+74.1%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 7.3g | 51.8g |
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| Protein | 3.77g | 5.3g |
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| Fats | 6.73g | 15.1g |
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| Carbs | 7.4g | 53.4g |
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| Calories | 105kcal | 371kcal |
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| Sugar | 4.78g |
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| Fiber | 0.1g | 1.6g |
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| Calcium | 126mg | 60mg |
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| Iron | 0.21mg | 1.61mg |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 32mg |
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| Phosphorus | 101mg | 106mg |
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| Potassium | 163mg | 140mg |
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| Sodium | 328mg | 315mg |
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| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.69mg |
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| Copper | 0.013mg | 0.207mg |
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| Manganese | 0.024mg | 0.28mg |
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| Selenium | 3.3µg | 11.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 262IU | 140IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 73µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin D | 49IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.184mg | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.261mg | 1.137mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.339mg | 0.304mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.041mg | |
| Folate | 9µg | 27µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.16µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0.068mg |
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| Threonine | 0.147mg | 0.202mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.198mg | 0.24mg |
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| Leucine | 0.32mg | 0.407mg |
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| Lysine | 0.259mg | 0.268mg |
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| Methionine | 0.082mg | 0.116mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0.265mg |
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| Valine | 0.219mg | 0.283mg |
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| Histidine | 0.089mg | 0.12mg |
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| Cholesterol | 8mg | 58mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.152g | 5.43g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.67g | 6.039g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.586g | 2.761g |
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.278g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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.