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Béchamel sauce vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Béchamel sauce and Matzo

  • Béchamel sauce has more Vitamin B12, and Calcium, however, Matzo has more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Fiber.
  • Matzo's daily need coverage for Selenium is 61% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Crackers, matzo, plain.

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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 Calcium +869.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.5%
Contains more Potassium +45.5%
Contains more Iron +1404.8%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +61.9%
Contains more Copper +361.5%
Contains more Manganese +2608.3%
Contains more Selenium +1018.2%
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 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
Contains more Calcium +869.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.5%
Contains more Potassium +45.5%
Contains more Iron +1404.8%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +61.9%
Contains more Copper +361.5%
Contains more Manganese +2608.3%
Contains more Selenium +1018.2%

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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Matzo
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +603.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1391.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.5%
Contains more Folate +88.9%
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% 2% 0% 0% 97% 68% 73% 27% 27% 13% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +603.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1391.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.5%
Contains more Folate +88.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +380.7%
Contains more Water +1775.8%
Contains more Other +140%
Contains more Protein +165.3%
Contains more Carbs +1031.1%
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Fats +380.7%
Contains more Water +1775.8%
Contains more Other +140%
Contains more Protein +165.3%
Contains more Carbs +1031.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2002.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +163%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%
34% 42% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.586 g
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2002.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +163%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Béchamel sauce Matzo Opinion
Net carbs 7.3g 80.7g Matzo
Protein 3.77g 10g Matzo
Fats 6.73g 1.4g Béchamel sauce
Carbs 7.4g 83.7g Matzo
Calories 105kcal 395kcal Matzo
Sugar 4.78g 0.29g Matzo
Fiber 0.1g 3g Matzo
Calcium 126mg 13mg Béchamel sauce
Iron 0.21mg 3.16mg Matzo
Magnesium 15mg 25mg Matzo
Phosphorus 101mg 89mg Béchamel sauce
Potassium 163mg 112mg Béchamel sauce
Sodium 328mg 0mg Matzo
Zinc 0.42mg 0.68mg Matzo
Copper 0.013mg 0.06mg Matzo
Manganese 0.024mg 0.65mg Matzo
Selenium 3.3µg 36.9µg Matzo
Vitamin A 262IU 0IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A RAE 73µg 0µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.06mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.387mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.291mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 0.261mg 3.892mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.339mg 0.443mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.115mg Matzo
Folate 9µg 17µg Matzo
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin K 0.6µg 0.3µg Béchamel sauce
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.116mg Matzo
Threonine 0.147mg 0.267mg Matzo
Isoleucine 0.198mg 0.371mg Matzo
Leucine 0.32mg 0.692mg Matzo
Lysine 0.259mg 0.193mg Béchamel sauce
Methionine 0.082mg 0.176mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.494mg Matzo
Valine 0.219mg 0.42mg Matzo
Histidine 0.089mg 0.213mg Matzo
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 2.152g 0.226g Matzo
Monounsaturated Fat 2.67g 0.127g Béchamel sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 1.586g 0.603g Béchamel sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Béchamel sauce Matzo
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
25%
Matzo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Béchamel sauce
51%
Matzo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.926g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Matzo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172740/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.