Béchamel sauce vs. French dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between béchamel sauce and french dressing
- Béchamel sauce has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin D, and vitamin B5; however, french dressing is higher in copper and vitamin K.
- French dressing covers your daily sodium needs 22% more than béchamel sauce.
- French dressing has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Salad dressing, french dressing, reduced fat.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +87.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1045.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +110% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +531.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +106.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +247.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1130.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +358.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +170.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +129.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +253.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +252.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +488.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +78.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2866.7% |
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:
0.58 g
Fats:
11.52 g
Carbs:
31.22 g
Water:
54.28 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +550% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +48.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +71.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +321.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.7% |
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
0.842 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.518 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.852 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +69.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +142.9% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 328mg | 838mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.013mg | 0.16mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.586g | 3.852g | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 17.8µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 16mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 11mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.184mg | 0.052mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 7.4g | 31.22g | 8% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.73mg | 7% |
| Fats | 6.73g | 11.52g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.339mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 222kcal | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.152g | 0.842g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 49IU | 0IU | 6% |
| Protein | 3.77g | 0.58g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 73µg | 27µg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.67g | 4.518g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 4.8mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.024mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 1.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.024mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 107mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Choline | 14.1mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.055mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.261mg | 0.467mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.3g | 29.72g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.78g | 16.86g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.147mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.198mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.32mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.259mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.082mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.219mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.089mg | 0.008mg | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French dressing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French dressing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.31g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 510mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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