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Béchamel sauce vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between béchamel sauce and french fries

  • Béchamel sauce has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and calcium; however, french fries are higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, fiber, copper, potassium, vitamin E, and manganese.
  • French fries cover your daily need for vitamin B6, 25% more than béchamel sauce.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.

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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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +266.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +255.2%
Contains more IronIron +285.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +853.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +19%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +929.2%

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% 24% 3.4% 18% 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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +371.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +487.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +882.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1051%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +807.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1766.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +161%

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
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more WaterWater +109.2%
Contains more FatsFats +118.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +460%
Contains more OtherOther +28.5%
~equal in Protein ~3.43g

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +123.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +240.4%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.336g

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 French fries
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Béchamel sauce French fries DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.372mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.586g 5.398g 25%
Vitamin B3 0.261mg 3.004mg 17%
Fiber 0.1g 3.8g 15%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Copper 0.013mg 0.124mg 12%
Fats 6.73g 14.73g 12%
Potassium 163mg 579mg 12%
Carbs 7.4g 41.44g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.039mg 11%
Calcium 126mg 18mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.17mg 10%
Manganese 0.024mg 0.247mg 10%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1.67mg 10%
Calories 105kcal 312kcal 10%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 11.2µg 9%
Iron 0.21mg 0.81mg 8%
Vitamin A 73µg 0µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.67g 5.969g 8%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU 6%
Sodium 328mg 210mg 5%
Magnesium 15mg 35mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.339mg 0.58mg 5%
Folate 9µg 30µg 5%
Choline 14.1mg 36.8mg 4%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 4.7mg 4%
Selenium 3.3µg 0.9µg 4%
Phosphorus 101mg 125mg 3%
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg 3%
Saturated fat 2.152g 2.336g 1%
Zinc 0.42mg 0.5mg 1%
Protein 3.77g 3.43g 1%
Net carbs 7.3g 37.64g N/A
Sugar 4.78g 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.06g N/A
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.147mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.198mg 0%
Leucine 0.32mg 0%
Lysine 0.259mg 0%
Methionine 0.082mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0%
Valine 0.219mg 0%
Histidine 0.089mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Béchamel sauce French fries
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
15%
Béchamel sauce
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Béchamel sauce
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.184g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.