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Béchamel sauce vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Béchamel sauce and Eggnog

  • Béchamel sauce has more Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Eggnog has more Choline, and Vitamin B12.
  • Eggnog's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 17% more.
  • Béchamel sauce has 8 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Eggnog. Béchamel sauce has 1.586g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Eggnog has 0.198g.
  • Eggnog is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Eggnog.

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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.
Contains more Manganese +380%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains less Sodium -83.5%
Contains more Selenium +27.3%
Equal in Calcium - 130
Equal in Iron - 0.2
Equal in Phosphorus - 109
Equal in Potassium - 165
Equal in Zinc - 0.46
Equal in Copper - 0.013
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 8% 11% 44% 15% 43% 12% 5% 4% 18%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 8% 14% 47% 15% 8% 13% 5% 1% 23%
Contains more Manganese +380%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains less Sodium -83.5%
Contains more Selenium +27.3%
Equal in Calcium - 130
Equal in Iron - 0.2
Equal in Phosphorus - 109
Equal in Potassium - 165
Equal in Zinc - 0.46
Equal in Copper - 0.013

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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Eggnog
Contains more Vitamin A +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.6%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.2
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.19
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 4% 36% 3% 14% 43% 5% 21% 10% 7% 38% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 5% 36% 5% 9% 44% 2% 26% 12% 1% 57% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.6%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.2
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +60.6%
Contains more Other +114.9%
Contains more Protein +20.7%
Equal in Carbs - 8.05
Equal in Water - 82.54
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more Fats +60.6%
Contains more Other +114.9%
Contains more Protein +20.7%
Equal in Carbs - 8.05
Equal in Water - 82.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +701%
34% 42% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.586 g
63% 32% 5%
Saturated Fat: 2.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.198 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +701%

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 Eggnog
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Eggnog Opinion
Net carbs 7.3g 8.05g Eggnog
Protein 3.77g 4.55g Eggnog
Fats 6.73g 4.19g Béchamel sauce
Carbs 7.4g 8.05g Eggnog
Calories 105kcal 88kcal Béchamel sauce
Fructose 0.04g Eggnog
Sugar 4.78g 8.05g Béchamel sauce
Fiber 0.1g 0g Béchamel sauce
Calcium 126mg 130mg Eggnog
Iron 0.21mg 0.2mg Béchamel sauce
Magnesium 15mg 19mg Eggnog
Phosphorus 101mg 109mg Eggnog
Potassium 163mg 165mg Eggnog
Sodium 328mg 54mg Eggnog
Zinc 0.42mg 0.46mg Eggnog
Copper 0.013mg 0.013mg
Manganese 0.024mg 0.005mg Béchamel sauce
Selenium 3.3µg 4.2µg Eggnog
Vitamin A 262IU 206IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A RAE 73µg 59µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.21mg Eggnog
Vitamin D 49IU 49IU
Vitamin D 1.2µg 1.2µg
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1.5mg Eggnog
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.034mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.19mg Eggnog
Vitamin B3 0.261mg 0.105mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B5 0.339mg 0.417mg Eggnog
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.05mg Eggnog
Folate 9µg 1µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.45µg Eggnog
Vitamin K 0.6µg 0.3µg Béchamel sauce
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.085mg Eggnog
Threonine 0.147mg 0.201mg Eggnog
Isoleucine 0.198mg 0.237mg Eggnog
Leucine 0.32mg 0.383mg Eggnog
Lysine 0.259mg 0.257mg Béchamel sauce
Methionine 0.082mg 0.12mg Eggnog
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.225mg Eggnog
Valine 0.219mg 0.289mg Eggnog
Histidine 0.089mg 0.108mg Eggnog
Cholesterol 8mg 59mg Béchamel sauce
Saturated Fat 2.152g 2.591g Béchamel sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 2.67g 1.302g Béchamel sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 1.586g 0.198g Béchamel sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Béchamel sauce Eggnog
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Béchamel sauce
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Béchamel sauce
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Eggnog
Eggnog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 274mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.27g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.439g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/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.