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Béchamel sauce vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Béchamel sauce and Lamb?

  • Lamb is richer than Béchamel sauce in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Iron, Choline, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 94% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Béchamel sauce is lower.

We used Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked types 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.
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce
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8
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Calcium +641.2%
Contains more Iron +795.2%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.1%
Contains more Potassium +90.2%
Contains less Sodium -78%
Contains more Zinc +961.9%
Contains more Copper +815.4%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Equal in Manganese - 0.022
Béchamel sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 8% 11% 44% 15% 43% 12% 5% 4% 18%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +641.2%
Contains more Iron +795.2%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.1%
Contains more Potassium +90.2%
Contains less Sodium -78%
Contains more Zinc +961.9%
Contains more Copper +815.4%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Equal in Manganese - 0.022

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
4
:
8
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2451.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +217.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +750%
Contains more Vitamin K +666.7%
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%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2451.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +217.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +750%
Contains more Vitamin K +666.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce
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2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +50.1%
Contains more Other +75.6%
Contains more Protein +550.4%
Contains more Fats +211.1%
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
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +50.1%
Contains more Other +75.6%
Contains more Protein +550.4%
Contains more Fats +211.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce
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1
Lamb
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +230.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.51
Béchamel sauce
34% 42% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.586 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +230.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.51

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Béchamel sauce Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 7.3g 0g Béchamel sauce
Protein 3.77g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 6.73g 20.94g Lamb
Carbs 7.4g 0g Béchamel sauce
Calories 105kcal 294kcal Lamb
Sugar 4.78g 0g Lamb
Fiber 0.1g 0g Béchamel sauce
Calcium 126mg 17mg Béchamel sauce
Iron 0.21mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 15mg 23mg Lamb
Phosphorus 101mg 188mg Lamb
Potassium 163mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 328mg 72mg Lamb
Zinc 0.42mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.013mg 0.119mg Lamb
Manganese 0.024mg 0.022mg Béchamel sauce
Selenium 3.3µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin A 262IU 0IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A RAE 73µg 0µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.14mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 49IU 2IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.1µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 0.261mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.339mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.13mg Lamb
Folate 9µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 0.6µg 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.147mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.198mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 0.32mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 0.259mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.082mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 0.219mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.089mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 8mg 97mg Béchamel sauce
Saturated Fat 2.152g 8.83g Béchamel sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 2.67g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.586g 1.51g Béchamel sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Béchamel sauce Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Béchamel sauce
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 256mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.678g)
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 - $2.3)

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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.