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Béchamel sauce vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Béchamel sauce and Fettuccine?

  • Béchamel sauce is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin D, yet Fettuccine is higher in Vitamin B3, and Fiber.
  • Béchamel sauce's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 13% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Fettuccine is lower.

We used Sauce, homemade, white, thin and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree types 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 Calcium +350%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +304%
Contains more Zinc +320%
Contains more Iron +185.7%
Contains less Sodium -49.4%
Equal in Potassium - 168
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 9% 23% 5% 11% 15% 22% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +304%
Contains more Zinc +320%
Contains more Iron +185.7%
Contains less Sodium -49.4%
Equal in Potassium - 168

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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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.9%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +589.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22%
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 0% 10% 0% 0% 23% 17% 34% 0% 12% 5% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.9%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +589.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +149.3%
Contains more Protein +64.5%
Contains more Carbs +89.2%
Contains more Other +31.9%
Equal in Water - 75.2
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Fats +149.3%
Contains more Protein +64.5%
Contains more Carbs +89.2%
Contains more Other +31.9%
Equal in Water - 75.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +196.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +296.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.2%
34% 42% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.586 g
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +196.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +296.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Béchamel sauce Fettuccine Opinion
Net carbs 7.3g 12g Fettuccine
Protein 3.77g 6.2g Fettuccine
Fats 6.73g 2.7g Béchamel sauce
Carbs 7.4g 14g Fettuccine
Calories 105kcal 99kcal Béchamel sauce
Sugar 4.78g 1.3g Fettuccine
Fiber 0.1g 2g Fettuccine
Calcium 126mg 28mg Béchamel sauce
Iron 0.21mg 0.6mg Fettuccine
Magnesium 15mg 6mg Béchamel sauce
Phosphorus 101mg 25mg Béchamel sauce
Potassium 163mg 168mg Fettuccine
Sodium 328mg 166mg Fettuccine
Zinc 0.42mg 0.1mg Béchamel sauce
Copper 0.013mg Béchamel sauce
Manganese 0.024mg Béchamel sauce
Selenium 3.3µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A 262IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A RAE 73µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.45mg Fettuccine
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin C 0.8mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.09mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.07mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B3 0.261mg 1.8mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B5 0.339mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.05mg Fettuccine
Folate 9µg 6µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin K 0.6µg Béchamel sauce
Tryptophan 0.046mg Béchamel sauce
Threonine 0.147mg Béchamel sauce
Isoleucine 0.198mg Béchamel sauce
Leucine 0.32mg Béchamel sauce
Lysine 0.259mg Béchamel sauce
Methionine 0.082mg Béchamel sauce
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Béchamel sauce
Valine 0.219mg Béchamel sauce
Histidine 0.089mg Béchamel sauce
Cholesterol 8mg 14mg Béchamel sauce
Saturated Fat 2.152g 0.9g Fettuccine
Monounsaturated Fat 2.67g 0.9g Béchamel sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 1.586g 0.4g Béchamel sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Béchamel sauce Fettuccine
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
8%
Fettuccine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Béchamel sauce
9%
Fettuccine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.252g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
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