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Béchamel sauce vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Béchamel sauce and Icing

  • Béchamel sauce has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin D, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium, however, Icing is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin E .
  • Béchamel sauce covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 13% more than Icing.
  • Icing has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.

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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.
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce
9
:
1
Icing
Icing
Contains more Calcium +4100%
Contains more Iron +31.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1400%
Contains more Phosphorus +461.1%
Contains more Potassium +379.4%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +3200%
Contains less Sodium -43.9%
Béchamel sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 8% 11% 44% 15% 43% 12% 5% 4% 18%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +4100%
Contains more Iron +31.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1400%
Contains more Phosphorus +461.1%
Contains more Potassium +379.4%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +3200%
Contains less Sodium -43.9%

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.
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce
9
:
3
Icing
Icing
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +516.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +2066.7%
Béchamel sauce
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%
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +516.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +2066.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce
3
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +435.2%
Contains more Other +77.8%
Contains more Fats +141.2%
Contains more Carbs +817.4%
Béchamel sauce
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +435.2%
Contains more Other +77.8%
Contains more Fats +141.2%
Contains more Carbs +817.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce
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:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +401.3%
Béchamel sauce
34% 42% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.586 g
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +401.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Béchamel sauce Icing Opinion
Net carbs 7.3g 67.89g Icing
Protein 3.77g 0g Béchamel sauce
Fats 6.73g 16.23g Icing
Carbs 7.4g 67.89g Icing
Calories 105kcal 418kcal Icing
Sugar 4.78g 63.1g Béchamel sauce
Fiber 0.1g 0g Béchamel sauce
Calcium 126mg 3mg Béchamel sauce
Iron 0.21mg 0.16mg Béchamel sauce
Magnesium 15mg 1mg Béchamel sauce
Phosphorus 101mg 18mg Béchamel sauce
Potassium 163mg 34mg Béchamel sauce
Sodium 328mg 184mg Icing
Zinc 0.42mg 0.07mg Béchamel sauce
Copper 0.013mg 0mg Béchamel sauce
Manganese 0.024mg 0mg Béchamel sauce
Selenium 3.3µg 0.1µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A 262IU 0IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A RAE 73µg 0µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.01mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.261mg 0.22mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B5 0.339mg 0.055mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0mg Béchamel sauce
Folate 9µg 8µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin K 0.6µg 13µg Icing
Tryptophan 0.046mg Béchamel sauce
Threonine 0.147mg Béchamel sauce
Isoleucine 0.198mg Béchamel sauce
Leucine 0.32mg Béchamel sauce
Lysine 0.259mg Béchamel sauce
Methionine 0.082mg Béchamel sauce
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Béchamel sauce
Valine 0.219mg Béchamel sauce
Histidine 0.089mg Béchamel sauce
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Icing
Saturated Fat 2.152g 2.974g Béchamel sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 2.67g 4.86g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 1.586g 7.951g Icing

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Béchamel sauce Icing
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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Béchamel sauce
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.32g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.822g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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
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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.