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Béchamel sauce vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Béchamel sauce and Ground beef

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Choline in Ground beef is higher than in Béchamel sauce.
  • Ground beef covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 91% more than Béchamel sauce.
  • Ground beef has 4 times less Sodium than Béchamel sauce. Béchamel sauce has 328mg of Sodium, while Ground beef has 73mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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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 +281.8%
Contains more Manganese +166.7%
Contains more Iron +981%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.4%
Contains more Potassium +47.9%
Contains less Sodium -77.7%
Contains more Zinc +1290.5%
Contains more Copper +507.7%
Contains more Selenium +478.8%
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 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Calcium +281.8%
Contains more Manganese +166.7%
Contains more Iron +981%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.4%
Contains more Potassium +47.9%
Contains less Sodium -77.7%
Contains more Zinc +1290.5%
Contains more Copper +507.7%
Contains more Selenium +478.8%

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 A +2811.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1442.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +658.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +730%
Contains more Vitamin K +383.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.051
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.171
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 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +2811.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1442.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +658.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +730%
Contains more Vitamin K +383.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.051
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.171

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +38.2%
Contains more Protein +533.2%
Contains more Fats +128.4%
Contains more Other +66%
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +38.2%
Contains more Protein +533.2%
Contains more Fats +128.4%
Contains more Other +66%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +288.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +174.2%
34% 42% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.586 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +288.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +174.2%

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 Ground beef
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Béchamel sauce Ground beef Opinion
Net carbs 7.3g 0g Béchamel sauce
Protein 3.77g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 6.73g 15.37g Ground beef
Carbs 7.4g 0g Béchamel sauce
Calories 105kcal 241kcal Ground beef
Sugar 4.78g 0g Ground beef
Fiber 0.1g 0g Béchamel sauce
Calcium 126mg 33mg Béchamel sauce
Iron 0.21mg 2.27mg Ground beef
Magnesium 15mg 17mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 101mg 166mg Ground beef
Potassium 163mg 241mg Ground beef
Sodium 328mg 73mg Ground beef
Zinc 0.42mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.013mg 0.079mg Ground beef
Manganese 0.024mg 0.009mg Béchamel sauce
Selenium 3.3µg 19.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 262IU 9IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A RAE 73µg 3µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.12mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 49IU 2IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.051mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.171mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B3 0.261mg 4.026mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.339mg 0.512mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Folate 9µg 7µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 0.6µg 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.121mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.147mg 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 0.198mg 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 0.32mg 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 0.259mg 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.082mg 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 0.219mg 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.089mg 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 8mg 88mg Béchamel sauce
Trans Fat 1.173g Béchamel sauce
Saturated Fat 2.152g 6.073g Béchamel sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 2.67g 7.322g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 1.586g 0.408g Béchamel sauce
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Béchamel sauce Ground beef
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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Béchamel sauce
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 255mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.921g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.