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Béchamel sauce vs. Flaxseed oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Béchamel sauce and Flaxseed oil

  • Béchamel sauce has more Calcium, and Phosphorus, however, Flaxseed oil has more Copper, Manganese, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Flaxseed oil's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 34% more.
  • Béchamel sauce has 55 times more Sodium than Flaxseed oil. Béchamel sauce has 328mg of Sodium, while Flaxseed oil has 6mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 2.7% 2.7% 13% 22% 8.5% 12% 0.78% 18% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +425.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +274.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +61.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +415.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +487.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg

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% 16% 3.4% 36% 14% 42% 4.9% 20% 9.5% 38% 1.5% 6.8% 7.7%
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% 0% 14% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 8.3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +317.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +450%

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
99%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 99.01 g
Carbs: 0.39 g
Water: 0.16 g
Other: 0.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +918.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1797.4%
Contains more WaterWater +50312.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1957.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1371.2%

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
10% 22% 69%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.047 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 20.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 64.876 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +672.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3990.5%

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 Flaxseed oil
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Béchamel sauce Flaxseed oil Opinion
Calories 105kcal 878kcal Flaxseed oil
Protein 3.77g 0.37g Béchamel sauce
Fats 6.73g 99.01g Flaxseed oil
Vitamin C 0.8mg Béchamel sauce
Net carbs 7.3g 0.39g Béchamel sauce
Carbs 7.4g 0.39g Béchamel sauce
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Flaxseed oil
Vitamin D 49IU Béchamel sauce
Magnesium 15mg 15mg
Calcium 126mg 9mg Béchamel sauce
Potassium 163mg 31mg Béchamel sauce
Iron 0.21mg 0.34mg Flaxseed oil
Sugar 4.78g Flaxseed oil
Fiber 0.1g Béchamel sauce
Copper 0.013mg 0.067mg Flaxseed oil
Zinc 0.42mg 0.31mg Béchamel sauce
Phosphorus 101mg 27mg Béchamel sauce
Sodium 328mg 6mg Flaxseed oil
Vitamin A 262IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A 73µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.71mg Flaxseed oil
Vitamin D 1.2µg Béchamel sauce
Manganese 0.024mg 0.141mg Flaxseed oil
Selenium 3.3µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B1 0.055mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B2 0.184mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B3 0.261mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B5 0.339mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B6 0.041mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B12 0.3µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin K 0.6µg 3.3µg Flaxseed oil
Folate 9µg Béchamel sauce
Trans Fat 0.184g Béchamel sauce
Choline 14.1mg Béchamel sauce
Saturated Fat 2.152g 9.047g Béchamel sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 2.67g 20.634g Flaxseed oil
Polyunsaturated fat 1.586g 64.876g Flaxseed oil
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
Omega-3 - ALA 48.93g Flaxseed oil
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.077g Flaxseed oil
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Flaxseed oil
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.034g Flaxseed oil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 15.679g Flaxseed oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Béchamel sauce Flaxseed oil
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
16%
Béchamel sauce
2%
Flaxseed oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Béchamel sauce
9%
Flaxseed oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.895g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Flaxseed oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171442/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.