Béchamel sauce vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between béchamel sauce and milk?
- Béchamel sauce is higher in monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat, yet milk is higher in vitamin B12.
- Béchamel sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 12% more.
- Béchamel sauce has 45 times more polyunsaturated fat than milk. While béchamel sauce has 1.586g of polyunsaturated fat, milk has only 0.035g.
- The amount of sodium in milk is lower.
We used Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +600% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +700% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.6% |
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 | +25.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +180.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +56.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +25.5% |
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:
3.37 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
4.99 g
Water:
89.92 g
Other:
0.75 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +593.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +92% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.5% |
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
0.633 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +863.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4431.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.6% |
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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| Sodium | 328mg | 44mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.586g | 0.035g | 10% |
| Fats | 6.73g | 0.97g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.152g | 0.633g | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.47µg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.67g | 0.277g | 6% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 42kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 73µg | 58µg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Choline | 14.1mg | 17.7mg | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.261mg | 0.093mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.77g | 3.37g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.024mg | 0.003mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7.4g | 4.99g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 95mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.3g | 4.99g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 49IU | 48IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 125mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 150mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.78g | 5.2g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Copper | 0.013mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.42mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 1.2µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 3.3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.184mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.339mg | 0.361mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.147mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.198mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.32mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.259mg | 0.282mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.082mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.219mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.089mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.027g | N/A |
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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 284mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.519g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in vitamins