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Béchamel sauce vs. Mousse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Béchamel sauce and Mousse?

  • Béchamel sauce is higher in Polyunsaturated fat, yet Mousse is higher in Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Copper, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Mousse's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 44% more.
  • Béchamel sauce has 9 times more Sodium than Mousse. While Béchamel sauce has 328mg of Sodium, Mousse has only 38mg.

We used Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe 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
2
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8
Mousse
Mousse
Contains more Calcium +31.3%
Contains more Potassium +14%
Contains more Iron +161.9%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.8%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Zinc +52.4%
Contains more Copper +476.9%
Contains more Manganese +145.8%
Contains more Selenium +124.2%
Béchamel sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 8% 11% 44% 15% 43% 12% 5% 4% 18%
Mousse
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 21% 15% 51% 13% 5% 18% 25% 8% 41%
Contains more Calcium +31.3%
Contains more Potassium +14%
Contains more Iron +161.9%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.8%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Zinc +52.4%
Contains more Copper +476.9%
Contains more Manganese +145.8%
Contains more Selenium +124.2%

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.
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce
4
:
8
Mousse
Mousse
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.5%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +166.7%
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%
Mousse
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 11% 0% 1% 12% 48% 3% 32% 14% 12% 59% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.5%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce
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3
Mousse
Mousse
Contains more Water +28.2%
Contains more Other +69.4%
Contains more Fats +137.7%
Contains more Carbs +117.2%
Equal in Protein - 4.14
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
Mousse
4% 16% 16% 63%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 16 g
Carbs: 16.07 g
Water: 62.94 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more Water +28.2%
Contains more Other +69.4%
Contains more Fats +137.7%
Contains more Carbs +117.2%
Equal in Protein - 4.14

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce
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1
Mousse
Mousse
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.3%
Béchamel sauce
34% 42% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.586 g
Mousse
61% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 9.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.879 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.3%

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 Mousse
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Mousse Opinion
Net carbs 7.3g 15.47g Mousse
Protein 3.77g 4.14g Mousse
Fats 6.73g 16g Mousse
Carbs 7.4g 16.07g Mousse
Calories 105kcal 225kcal Mousse
Sugar 4.78g 14.81g Béchamel sauce
Fiber 0.1g 0.6g Mousse
Calcium 126mg 96mg Béchamel sauce
Iron 0.21mg 0.55mg Mousse
Magnesium 15mg 20mg Mousse
Phosphorus 101mg 117mg Mousse
Potassium 163mg 143mg Béchamel sauce
Sodium 328mg 38mg Mousse
Zinc 0.42mg 0.64mg Mousse
Copper 0.013mg 0.075mg Mousse
Manganese 0.024mg 0.059mg Mousse
Selenium 3.3µg 7.4µg Mousse
Vitamin A 262IU 509IU Mousse
Vitamin A RAE 73µg 140µg Mousse
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.51mg Mousse
Vitamin D 49IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 1.2µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0.1mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.045mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.205mg Mousse
Vitamin B3 0.261mg 0.146mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B5 0.339mg 0.533mg Mousse
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.058mg Mousse
Folate 9µg 15µg Mousse
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.47µg Mousse
Vitamin K 0.6µg 1.6µg Mousse
Tryptophan 0.046mg Béchamel sauce
Threonine 0.147mg Béchamel sauce
Isoleucine 0.198mg Béchamel sauce
Leucine 0.32mg Béchamel sauce
Lysine 0.259mg Béchamel sauce
Methionine 0.082mg Béchamel sauce
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Béchamel sauce
Valine 0.219mg Béchamel sauce
Histidine 0.089mg Béchamel sauce
Cholesterol 8mg 140mg Béchamel sauce
Saturated Fat 2.152g 9.151g Béchamel sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g Mousse
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mousse
Monounsaturated Fat 2.67g 5.027g Mousse
Polyunsaturated fat 1.586g 0.879g Béchamel sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Béchamel sauce Mousse
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
18%
Mousse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Béchamel sauce
22%
Mousse

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mousse
Mousse is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mousse
Mousse is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.03g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.999g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Mousse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168777/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.