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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.
Contains more Calcium +1300%
Contains more Phosphorus +274.1%
Contains more Potassium +425.8%
Contains more Zinc +35.5%
Contains more Iron +61.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Copper +415.4%
Contains more Manganese +487.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
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 3% 13% 11% 12% 3% 1% 9% 23% 19% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1300%
Contains more Phosphorus +274.1%
Contains more Potassium +425.8%
Contains more Zinc +35.5%
Contains more Iron +61.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Copper +415.4%
Contains more Manganese +487.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 15

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 E +317.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +450%
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% 15% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin E +317.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +450%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +918.9%
Contains more Carbs +1797.4%
Contains more Water +50312.5%
Contains more Other +1957.1%
Contains more Fats +1371.2%
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
99%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 99.01 g
Carbs: 0.39 g
Water: 0.16 g
Other: 0.07 g
Contains more Protein +918.9%
Contains more Carbs +1797.4%
Contains more Water +50312.5%
Contains more Other +1957.1%
Contains more Fats +1371.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +672.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3990.5%
34% 42% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.586 g
10% 22% 69%
Saturated Fat: 9.047 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 64.876 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +672.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 7.3g 0.39g Béchamel sauce
Protein 3.77g 0.37g Béchamel sauce
Fats 6.73g 99.01g Flaxseed oil
Carbs 7.4g 0.39g Béchamel sauce
Calories 105kcal 878kcal Flaxseed oil
Sugar 4.78g Flaxseed oil
Fiber 0.1g Béchamel sauce
Calcium 126mg 9mg Béchamel sauce
Iron 0.21mg 0.34mg Flaxseed oil
Magnesium 15mg 15mg
Phosphorus 101mg 27mg Béchamel sauce
Potassium 163mg 31mg Béchamel sauce
Sodium 328mg 6mg Flaxseed oil
Zinc 0.42mg 0.31mg Béchamel sauce
Copper 0.013mg 0.067mg Flaxseed oil
Manganese 0.024mg 0.141mg Flaxseed oil
Selenium 3.3µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A 262IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A RAE 73µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.71mg Flaxseed oil
Vitamin D 49IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 1.2µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin C 0.8mg 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
Folate 9µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B12 0.3µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin K 0.6µg 3.3µg 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
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Flaxseed oil
Trans Fat 0.184g 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
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.034g Flaxseed oil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 15.679g Flaxseed oil
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
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.