Béchamel sauce vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are béchamel sauce and fajita different?
- Béchamel sauce is richer in calcium, while fajita is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B12, choline, and iron.
- Fajita covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 28% more than béchamel sauce.
- Béchamel sauce contains 10 times more calcium than fajita. Béchamel sauce contains 126mg of calcium, while fajita contains 13mg.
- Béchamel sauce is lower in sodium.
Sauce, homemade, white, thin and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen types were 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +869.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +46.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +74.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +371.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +130.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +226.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +174.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +175% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +406.1% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +29.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1731% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +114.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +843.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +80% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +380.9% |
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:
18.56 g
Fats:
5.73 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
70.6 g
Other:
2.88 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +231.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +392.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
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
1.596 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.089 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +45.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.8% |
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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| Protein | 3.77g | 18.56g | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.261mg | 4.779mg | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 88mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.387mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 277mg | 25% |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 16.7µg | 24% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 799mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 13mg | 11% |
| Choline | 14.1mg | 67.8mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.54µg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.99mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 1.37mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 73µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.339mg | 0.726mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 49IU | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 284mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.586g | 1.089g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 2.152g | 1.596g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.184mg | 0.213mg | 2% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 135kcal | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.024mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 7.4g | 2.23g | 2% |
| Fats | 6.73g | 5.73g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.013mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.67g | 2.333g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.3g | 2.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.78g | 0g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.147mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.198mg | 0.813mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.32mg | 1.56mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.259mg | 1.857mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.082mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0.763mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.219mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.089mg | 0.68mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A |
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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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.556g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fajita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 471mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.