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Béchamel sauce vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between béchamel sauce and coleslaw

  • Béchamel sauce has more vitamin B2, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and calcium; however, coleslaw has more vitamin K, vitamin C, fiber, and vitamin B6.
  • Coleslaw's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 59% more.
  • Béchamel sauce has 30 times more vitamin B12 than coleslaw. Béchamel sauce has 0.3µg of vitamin B12, while coleslaw has 0.01µg.
  • Coleslaw is lower in sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Fast foods, coleslaw.

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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 5.7% 9% 11% 8.3% 5% 3.8% 8.6% 26% 13% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +320%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +405%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +325%
~equal in Iron ~0.22mg

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 49% 9.3% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +160.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +820%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2900%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1725%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +217.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +173.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +11716.7%

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
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +296.8%
Contains more OtherOther +73.5%
Contains more FatsFats +47.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +101.2%
~equal in Water ~73.42g

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
17% 28% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.599 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.348 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +237.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.671g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Béchamel sauce Coleslaw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.6µg 70.9µg 59%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.586g 5.348g 25%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 14.6mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.02mg 13%
Phosphorus 101mg 20mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.01µg 12%
Calcium 126mg 30mg 10%
Fiber 0.1g 1.9g 7%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Protein 3.77g 0.95g 6%
Selenium 3.3µg 6%
Vitamin D 49IU 6%
Sodium 328mg 203mg 5%
Vitamin A 73µg 28µg 5%
Fats 6.73g 9.91g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.112mg 5%
Choline 14.1mg 3%
Saturated fat 2.152g 1.599g 3%
Zinc 0.42mg 0.14mg 3%
Manganese 0.024mg 0.102mg 3%
Folate 9µg 2%
Fructose 1.44g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.339mg 0.246mg 2%
Calories 105kcal 153kcal 2%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.026mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.54mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 8mg 2%
Carbs 7.4g 14.89g 2%
Potassium 163mg 129mg 1%
Cholesterol 8mg 4mg 1%
Net carbs 7.3g 12.99g N/A
Iron 0.21mg 0.22mg 0%
Sugar 4.78g 12.19g N/A
Copper 0.013mg 0.015mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.261mg 0.206mg 0%
Trans fat 0.037g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 2.67g 2.671g 0%
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.147mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.198mg 0%
Leucine 0.32mg 0%
Lysine 0.259mg 0%
Methionine 0.082mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0%
Valine 0.219mg 0%
Histidine 0.089mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Béchamel sauce Coleslaw
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
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Béchamel sauce
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.553g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/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.