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Béchamel sauce vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between béchamel sauce and edam

  • Béchamel sauce has less phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin A than edam.
  • Edam covers your daily need for saturated fat, 77% more than béchamel sauce.
  • Béchamel sauce has less sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Cheese, edam.

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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%
Edam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 219% 17% 17% 12% 102% 230% 106% 1.4% 79%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +118.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +480.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.3%
Contains more IronIron +109.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +176.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +792.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +430.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +339.4%

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%
Edam
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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 0% 81% 4.8% 7.5% 9.3% 90% 1.5% 17% 18% 193% 5.8% 12% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +218.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +232.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +111.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +413.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +283.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +77.8%
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

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
Edam
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25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +417.5%
Contains more WaterWater +94.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +562.9%
Contains more FatsFats +313.1%
Contains more OtherOther +193.1%

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
Edam
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67% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.572 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +138.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +204.3%

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 Edam
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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Béchamel sauce Edam DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.152g 17.572g 70%
Phosphorus 101mg 536mg 62%
Calcium 126mg 731mg 61%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.54µg 52%
Protein 3.77g 24.99g 42%
Fats 6.73g 27.8g 32%
Zinc 0.42mg 3.75mg 30%
Cholesterol 8mg 89mg 27%
Sodium 328mg 812mg 21%
Selenium 3.3µg 14.5µg 20%
Vitamin A 73µg 243µg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.389mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 2.67g 8.125g 14%
Calories 105kcal 357kcal 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.586g 0.665g 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.5µg 4%
Magnesium 15mg 30mg 4%
Vitamin D 49IU 20IU 4%
Copper 0.013mg 0.036mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.076mg 3%
Iron 0.21mg 0.44mg 3%
Folate 9µg 16µg 2%
Carbs 7.4g 1.43g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.037mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 2.3µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.339mg 0.281mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.261mg 0.082mg 1%
Manganese 0.024mg 0.011mg 1%
Potassium 163mg 188mg 1%
Net carbs 7.3g 1.43g N/A
Sugar 4.78g 1.43g N/A
Fiber 0.1g 0g 0%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.24mg 0%
Choline 14.1mg 15.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.147mg 0.932mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.198mg 1.308mg 0%
Leucine 0.32mg 2.57mg 0%
Lysine 0.259mg 2.66mg 0%
Methionine 0.082mg 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 1.434mg 0%
Valine 0.219mg 1.81mg 0%
Histidine 0.089mg 1.034mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Béchamel sauce Edam
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
34%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Béchamel sauce
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.35g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 484mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.