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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +641.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +53.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +90.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +795.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +815.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +961.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +86.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +700% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +21.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2451.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +94.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +217.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +666.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +564.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
Other:
1.44 g
Protein:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
Other:
0.82 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +50.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +550.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +211.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.152 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.586 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.51 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +230.3% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.51g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 2.55µg | 94% |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 26.4µg | 42% |
| Protein | 3.77g | 24.52g | 42% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.261mg | 6.66mg | 40% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 4.46mg | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 2.152g | 8.83g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 97mg | 30% |
| Fats | 6.73g | 20.94g | 22% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 1.88mg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.67g | 8.82g | 15% |
| Choline | 14.1mg | 93.7mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 188mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.013mg | 0.119mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 17mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 72mg | 11% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 294kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 73µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.13mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0.1µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.339mg | 0.66mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 49IU | 2IU | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.184mg | 0.25mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 310mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 4.6µg | 3% |
| Folate | 9µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 7.4g | 0g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.586g | 1.51g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.3g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.78g | 0g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.024mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.147mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.198mg | 1.183mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.32mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.259mg | 2.166mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.082mg | 0.629mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.219mg | 1.323mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.089mg | 0.777mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 256mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.678g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.3)