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Béchamel sauce vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Béchamel sauce and Kielbasa different?

  • Béchamel sauce is higher in Vitamin A RAE, however, Kielbasa is richer in Vitamin C, Iron, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Kielbasa is 38% higher.
  • Kielbasa has less Sugar.

Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked are the varieties used in this article.

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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 less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Iron +490.5%
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 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Iron +490.5%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1750%
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 0% 0% 0% 50% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1750%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +89.7%
Contains more Water +30.1%
Contains more Protein +247.5%
Contains more Fats +161.5%
Contains more Other +136.1%
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Carbs +89.7%
Contains more Water +30.1%
Contains more Protein +247.5%
Contains more Fats +161.5%
Contains more Other +136.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +209.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.9%
34% 42% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.586 g
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +209.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Béchamel sauce Kielbasa Opinion
Net carbs 7.3g 3.9g Béchamel sauce
Protein 3.77g 13.1g Kielbasa
Fats 6.73g 17.6g Kielbasa
Carbs 7.4g 3.9g Béchamel sauce
Calories 105kcal 226kcal Kielbasa
Sugar 4.78g 0g Kielbasa
Fiber 0.1g 0g Béchamel sauce
Calcium 126mg Béchamel sauce
Iron 0.21mg 1.24mg Kielbasa
Magnesium 15mg Béchamel sauce
Phosphorus 101mg Béchamel sauce
Potassium 163mg Béchamel sauce
Sodium 328mg 1200mg Béchamel sauce
Zinc 0.42mg Béchamel sauce
Copper 0.013mg Béchamel sauce
Manganese 0.024mg Béchamel sauce
Selenium 3.3µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A 262IU 0IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A RAE 73µg 0µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin E 0.17mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 49IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 1.2µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin C 0.8mg 14.8mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.055mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B2 0.184mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B3 0.261mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B5 0.339mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B6 0.041mg Béchamel sauce
Folate 9µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B12 0.3µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin K 0.6µg Béchamel sauce
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 70mg Béchamel sauce
Saturated Fat 2.152g 6.23g Béchamel sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 2.67g 8.27g Kielbasa
Polyunsaturated fat 1.586g 2.33g Kielbasa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Béchamel sauce Kielbasa
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
4%
Kielbasa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Béchamel sauce
20%
Kielbasa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 872mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.078g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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

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. Kielbasa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174607/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.