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Béchamel sauce vs. Italian dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Béchamel sauce and Italian dressing?

  • Béchamel sauce is richer in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B5, yet Italian dressing is richer in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Italian dressing's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 27% higher.
  • Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium.

We used Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Salad dressing, italian dressing, commercial, reduced fat types in this comparison.

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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
7
:
3
Italian dressing
Italian dressing
Contains more Calcium +740%
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +741.7%
Contains more Potassium +81.1%
Contains less Sodium -63.2%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Selenium +106.3%
Contains more Iron +19%
Contains more Copper +46.2%
Contains more Manganese +20.8%
Béchamel sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 8% 11% 44% 15% 43% 12% 5% 4% 18%
Italian dressing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 10% 3% 6% 8% 117% 2% 7% 4% 9%
Contains more Calcium +740%
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +741.7%
Contains more Potassium +81.1%
Contains less Sodium -63.2%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Selenium +106.3%
Contains more Iron +19%
Contains more Copper +46.2%
Contains more Manganese +20.8%

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.
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce
9
:
3
Italian dressing
Italian dressing
Contains more Vitamin A +2083.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2417.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1983.3%
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%
Italian dressing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 86% 0% 0% 3% 2% 2% 0% 13% 3% 0% 32%
Contains more Vitamin A +2083.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2417.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1983.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce
3
:
2
Italian dressing
Italian dressing
Contains more Protein +866.7%
Contains more Carbs +35%
Contains more Other +96.5%
Equal in Fats - 6.68
Equal in Water - 80.11
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
Italian dressing
7% 10% 80% 3%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 6.68 g
Carbs: 9.99 g
Water: 80.11 g
Other: 2.83 g
Contains more Protein +866.7%
Contains more Carbs +35%
Contains more Other +96.5%
Equal in Fats - 6.68
Equal in Water - 80.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce
1
:
2
Italian dressing
Italian dressing
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104%
Béchamel sauce
34% 42% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.586 g
Italian dressing
14% 30% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.725 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.236 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Béchamel sauce Italian dressing Opinion
Net carbs 7.3g 9.99g Italian dressing
Protein 3.77g 0.39g Béchamel sauce
Fats 6.73g 6.68g Béchamel sauce
Carbs 7.4g 9.99g Italian dressing
Calories 105kcal 102kcal Béchamel sauce
Fructose 5.05g Italian dressing
Sugar 4.78g 9.16g Béchamel sauce
Fiber 0.1g 0g Béchamel sauce
Calcium 126mg 15mg Béchamel sauce
Iron 0.21mg 0.25mg Italian dressing
Magnesium 15mg 4mg Béchamel sauce
Phosphorus 101mg 12mg Béchamel sauce
Potassium 163mg 90mg Béchamel sauce
Sodium 328mg 891mg Béchamel sauce
Zinc 0.42mg 0.06mg Béchamel sauce
Copper 0.013mg 0.019mg Italian dressing
Manganese 0.024mg 0.029mg Italian dressing
Selenium 3.3µg 1.6µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A 262IU 12IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A RAE 73µg 1µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin E 0.17mg 4.28mg Italian dressing
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.012mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.008mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B3 0.261mg 0.094mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B5 0.339mg 0mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.055mg Italian dressing
Folate 9µg 3µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin K 0.6µg 12.5µg Italian dressing
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.006mg Béchamel sauce
Threonine 0.147mg 0.012mg Béchamel sauce
Isoleucine 0.198mg 0.016mg Béchamel sauce
Leucine 0.32mg 0.024mg Béchamel sauce
Lysine 0.259mg 0.018mg Béchamel sauce
Methionine 0.082mg 0.008mg Béchamel sauce
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.013mg Béchamel sauce
Valine 0.219mg 0.017mg Béchamel sauce
Histidine 0.089mg 0.008mg Béchamel sauce
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Italian dressing
Trans Fat 0.017g Béchamel sauce
Saturated Fat 2.152g 0.833g Italian dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 2.67g 1.725g Béchamel sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 1.586g 3.236g Italian dressing
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Italian dressing
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.758g Italian dressing
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Italian dressing
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g Italian dressing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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%
Italian dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Béchamel sauce
17%
Italian dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.319g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 563mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Italian dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171405/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.