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Béchamel sauce vs. Dashi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between béchamel sauce and dashi?

  • Béchamel sauce is richer in vitamin D, yet dashi is richer in vitamin K, selenium, vitamin B2, choline, vitamin B3, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus.
  • Dashi's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 55% higher.
  • Béchamel sauce contains less sodium.

We used Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 139% 0% 151%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +366.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +273.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +48.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89.6%
Contains more IronIron +390.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +736.4%

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%
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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 3.7% 8.3% 14% 0% 25% 99% 46% 0% 23% 38% 167% 16% 62%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +192%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +323.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +133.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +842.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +11050%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +712.1%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.3µg

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
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17% 14% 65% 2% 2%
Protein: 16.7 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 64.88 g
Water: 2.3 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more WaterWater +3407%
Contains more ProteinProtein +343%
Contains more FatsFats +106.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +776.8%
Contains more OtherOther +54.9%

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
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.433 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.485 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +100.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +182.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Béchamel sauce Dashi DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.6µg 66.9µg 55%
Selenium 3.3µg 27.6µg 44%
Sodium 328mg 1067mg 32%
Protein 3.77g 16.7g 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.586g 4.485g 19%
Carbs 7.4g 64.88g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.43mg 19%
Choline 14.1mg 114.5mg 18%
Calories 105kcal 438kcal 17%
Vitamin B3 0.261mg 2.46mg 14%
Fats 6.73g 13.89g 11%
Iron 0.21mg 1.03mg 10%
Magnesium 15mg 56mg 10%
Phosphorus 101mg 166mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.339mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.67g 5.365g 7%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Saturated fat 2.152g 3.433g 6%
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU 6%
Calcium 126mg 187mg 6%
Vitamin A 73µg 25µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.1mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.72mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.1mg 4%
Potassium 163mg 309mg 4%
Folate 9µg 21µg 3%
Zinc 0.42mg 0.09mg 3%
Cholesterol 8mg 13mg 2%
Manganese 0.024mg 1%
Copper 0.013mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1.1mg 0%
Net carbs 7.3g 64.68g N/A
Sugar 4.78g 14.47g N/A
Fiber 0.1g 0.2g 0%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.3µg 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Béchamel sauce Dashi
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
39%
Dashi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Béchamel sauce
53%
Dashi

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Dashi
Dashi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dashi
Dashi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 739mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.281g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Dashi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171613/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.