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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.
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 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
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.
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 0% 1% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
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%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.051mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.171mg

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
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 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
34% 42% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.152 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.586 g
44% 53% 3%
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.
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 DV% diff.
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Béchamel sauce Ground beef
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
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.