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 CalciumCalcium | +281.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +166.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +981% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +507.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1290.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +41.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1442.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +658.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +730% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +383.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +419.1% |
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:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +38.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +533.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +128.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66% |
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
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +288.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 2.49µg | 91% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 5.84mg | 49% |
| Protein | 3.77g | 23.87g | 40% |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 19.1µg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 88mg | 27% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 2.27mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.261mg | 4.026mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.311mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 2.152g | 6.073g | 18% |
| Fats | 6.73g | 15.37g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.67g | 7.322g | 12% |
| Choline | 14.1mg | 73.2mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 73mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 166mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 33mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 73µg | 3µg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.586g | 0.408g | 8% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 241kcal | 7% |
| Copper | 0.013mg | 0.079mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 49IU | 2IU | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.339mg | 0.512mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 7.4g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 2.9µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 241mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.184mg | 0.171mg | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.024mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.3g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.78g | 0g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.147mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.198mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.32mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.259mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.082mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.219mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.089mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
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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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 255mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.921g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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.