Béchamel sauce vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are béchamel sauce and melon different?
- Béchamel sauce is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin D, and selenium, while melon is higher in vitamin C and vitamin B6.
- Melon covers your daily need for vitamin C, 23% more than béchamel sauce.
- Melon is lower in saturated fat.
Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Melons, casaba, raw types were 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1045.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +500% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1920% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +725% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +61.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +361.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +493.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +303.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +85.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2625% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +297.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +316.7% |
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:
1.11 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
6.58 g
Water:
91.85 g
Other:
0.36 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +239.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6630% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +300% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.9% |
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
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.039 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +133400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3966.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 21.8mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 9mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 5mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.184mg | 0.031mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 11mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.586g | 0.039g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.152g | 0.025g | 10% |
| Fats | 6.73g | 0.1g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.163mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 73µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.67g | 0.002g | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 49IU | 0IU | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.339mg | 0.084mg | 5% |
| Protein | 3.77g | 1.11g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.013mg | 0.06mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 0.4µg | 5% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 28kcal | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0.9g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.015mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 2.5µg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.34mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Choline | 14.1mg | 7.6mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 182mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7.4g | 6.58g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.3g | 5.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.78g | 5.69g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.024mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.261mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Folate | 9µg | 8µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.198mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.32mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.259mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.219mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.089mg | 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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.127g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
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.