Béchamel sauce vs. Duck fat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Béchamel sauce and Duck fat different?

Béchamel sauce is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin B12, however, Duck fat is richer in Vitamin D, Choline, and Vitamin E .
Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Duck fat is 155% higher.
Duck fat has less Sodium.

Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Fat, duck 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.

Béchamel sauce

Duck fat

Contains more Calcium +∞%

Contains more Iron +∞%

Contains more Magnesium +∞%

Contains more Phosphorus +∞%

Contains more Potassium +∞%

Contains more Zinc +∞%

Contains more Copper +∞%

Contains more Selenium +1550%

Contains less Sodium -100%

Béchamel sauce

Duck fat

Contains more Calcium +∞%

Contains more Iron +∞%

Contains more Magnesium +∞%

Contains more Phosphorus +∞%

Contains more Potassium +∞%

Contains more Zinc +∞%

Contains more Copper +∞%

Contains more Selenium +1550%

Contains less Sodium -100%

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.

Béchamel sauce

Duck fat

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Contains more Folate +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Contains more Vitamin E +1488.2%

Contains more Vitamin D +300%

Béchamel sauce

Duck fat

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Contains more Folate +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Contains more Vitamin E +1488.2%

Contains more Vitamin D +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Béchamel sauce

Duck fat

Contains more Protein +∞%

Contains more Carbs +∞%

Contains more Water +40230%

Contains more Other +∞%

Contains more Fats +1382.9%

Béchamel sauce

Protein: 3.77 g

Fats: 6.73 g

Carbs: 7.4 g

Water: 80.66 g

Other: 1.44 g

Duck fat

Protein: 0 g

Fats: 99.8 g

Carbs: 0 g

Water: 0.2 g

Other: 0 g

Contains more Protein +∞%

Contains more Carbs +∞%

Contains more Water +40230%

Contains more Other +∞%

Contains more Fats +1382.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Béchamel sauce

Duck fat

Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1746.4%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +713.4%

Béchamel sauce

Saturated Fat: 2.152 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 2.67 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.586 g

Duck fat

Saturated Fat: 33.2 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 49.3 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 12.9 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1746.4%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +713.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Sugar
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Cholesterol
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in Glycemic Index
Rich in minerals
Rich in vitamins
Lower in price	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	7.3g	0g
Protein	3.77g	0g
Fats	6.73g	99.8g
Carbs	7.4g	0g
Calories	105kcal	882kcal
Sugar	4.78g	0g
Fiber	0.1g	0g
Calcium	126mg	0mg
Iron	0.21mg	0mg
Magnesium	15mg	0mg
Phosphorus	101mg	0mg
Potassium	163mg	0mg
Sodium	328mg	0mg
Zinc	0.42mg	0mg
Copper	0.013mg	0mg
Manganese	0.024mg
Selenium	3.3µg	0.2µg
Vitamin A	262IU	0IU
Vitamin A RAE	73µg	0µg
Vitamin E	0.17mg	2.7mg
Vitamin D	49IU	191IU
Vitamin D	1.2µg	4.8µg
Vitamin C	0.8mg	0mg
Vitamin B1	0.055mg	0mg
Vitamin B2	0.184mg	0mg
Vitamin B3	0.261mg	0mg
Vitamin B5	0.339mg	0mg
Vitamin B6	0.041mg	0mg
Folate	9µg	0µg
Vitamin B12	0.3µg	0µg
Vitamin K	0.6µg	0µg
Tryptophan	0.046mg	0mg
Threonine	0.147mg	0mg
Isoleucine	0.198mg	0mg
Leucine	0.32mg	0mg
Lysine	0.259mg	0mg
Methionine	0.082mg	0mg
Phenylalanine	0.157mg	0mg
Valine	0.219mg	0mg
Histidine	0.089mg	0mg
Cholesterol	8mg	100mg
Saturated Fat	2.152g	33.2g
Monounsaturated Fat	2.67g	49.3g
Polyunsaturated fat	1.586g	12.9g

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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%

17%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

19%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Duck fat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Duck fat contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 31.048g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)