Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Béchamel sauce vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

What are the differences between béchamel sauce and grapefruit?

  • Béchamel sauce is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin D, yet grapefruit is higher in vitamin C, vitamin A, and fiber.
  • Grapefruit's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 34% more.

We used Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas types in this article.

Infographic

Béchamel sauce vs Grapefruit infographic
Infographic link

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 6.4% 6.6% 12% 3% 11% 1.9% 7.7% 0% 2.9% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +472.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.7%
Contains more IronIron +162.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +461.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3200%
Contains more CopperCopper +146.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
~equal in Manganese ~0.022mg

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 104% 19% 2.6% 0% 11% 7.2% 3.8% 16% 12% 0% 0% 9.8% 4.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +493.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3800%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +44.4%

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
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +389.6%
Contains more FatsFats +4707.1%
Contains more OtherOther +289.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.1%
~equal in Water ~88.06g

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
27% 26% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.036 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13250%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4305.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%

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 Grapefruit
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Grapefruit DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.8mg 31.2mg 34%
Sodium 328mg 0mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Phosphorus 101mg 18mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.031mg 12%
Fats 6.73g 0.14g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.586g 0.036g 10%
Saturated fat 2.152g 0.021g 10%
Calcium 126mg 22mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 2.67g 0.02g 7%
Selenium 3.3µg 0.1µg 6%
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU 6%
Protein 3.77g 0.77g 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Fiber 0.1g 1.6g 6%
Calories 105kcal 42kcal 3%
Zinc 0.42mg 0.07mg 3%
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg 3%
Iron 0.21mg 0.08mg 2%
Copper 0.013mg 0.032mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.339mg 0.262mg 2%
Fructose 1.77g 2%
Vitamin A 73µg 58µg 2%
Folate 9µg 13µg 1%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.043mg 1%
Choline 14.1mg 7.7mg 1%
Carbs 7.4g 10.66g 1%
Magnesium 15mg 9mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.053mg 1%
Potassium 163mg 135mg 1%
Net carbs 7.3g 9.06g N/A
Sugar 4.78g 6.89g N/A
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.13mg 0%
Manganese 0.024mg 0.022mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.261mg 0.204mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.147mg 0.013mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.198mg 0.008mg 0%
Leucine 0.32mg 0.015mg 0%
Lysine 0.259mg 0.019mg 0%
Methionine 0.082mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.013mg 0%
Valine 0.219mg 0.015mg 0%
Histidine 0.089mg 0.008mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Béchamel sauce Grapefruit
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
15%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Béchamel sauce
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.131g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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

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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/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.