Béchamel sauce vs. Espresso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between béchamel sauce and espresso
- Béchamel sauce has more phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B5, and selenium; however, espresso is higher in vitamin B3 and magnesium.
- Espresso covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 31% more than béchamel sauce.
- Espresso has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +6200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +61.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +740% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1342.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +433.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +284.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +108.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +5400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1110.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1950% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +442.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1895% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
Other:
1.44 g
Protein:
0.12 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
1.67 g
Water:
97.8 g
Other:
0.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3041.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3638.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +343.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +526.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.152 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.586 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.092 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.092 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1623.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Caffeine | 0mg | 212mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.261mg | 5.207mg | 31% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 80mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 14mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 7mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 2mg | 12% |
| Fats | 6.73g | 0.18g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.586g | 0.092g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.152g | 0.092g | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 73µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.67g | 0g | 7% |
| Protein | 3.77g | 0.12g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.339mg | 0.028mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 49IU | 0IU | 6% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 9kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.001mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.013mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.002mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Folate | 9µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Choline | 14.1mg | 2.6mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 7.4g | 1.67g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.184mg | 0.177mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.024mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 115mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.3g | 1.67g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.78g | 0g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 0.1µg | 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?
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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
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11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
10%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Espresso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Espresso contains less Sodium (difference - 314mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Espresso is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $1)
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