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Béchamel sauce vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Béchamel sauce and Muffin different?

  • Béchamel sauce is higher in Calcium, and Vitamin D, however, Muffin is richer in Vitamin K, Manganese, Choline, Iron, Folate, Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Muffin is 32% higher.
  • Béchamel sauce contains 12 times more Vitamin D than Muffin. While Béchamel sauce contains 49IU of Vitamin D, Muffin contains only 4IU.

Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) are the varieties 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 Calcium +186.4%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +34.7%
Contains more Zinc +13.5%
Contains more Iron +519%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.6%
Contains more Copper +361.5%
Contains more Manganese +1770.8%
Contains more Selenium +148.5%
Equal in Sodium - 336
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 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Calcium +186.4%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +34.7%
Contains more Zinc +13.5%
Contains more Iron +519%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.6%
Contains more Copper +361.5%
Contains more Manganese +1770.8%
Contains more Selenium +148.5%
Equal in Sodium - 336

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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Muffin
Contains more Vitamin A +258.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +858.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +205.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +443.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.6%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +6433.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04
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 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Contains more Vitamin A +258.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +858.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +205.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +443.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.6%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +6433.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +223.2%
Contains more Protein +19.1%
Contains more Fats +138.8%
Contains more Carbs +616.2%
Equal in Other - 1.48
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Water +223.2%
Contains more Protein +19.1%
Contains more Fats +138.8%
Contains more Carbs +616.2%
Equal in Other - 1.48

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +410.9%
34% 42% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.586 g
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +410.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Béchamel sauce Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 7.3g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 3.77g 4.49g Muffin
Fats 6.73g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 7.4g 53g Muffin
Calories 105kcal 375kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 4.78g 31.47g Béchamel sauce
Fiber 0.1g 1.1g Muffin
Calcium 126mg 44mg Béchamel sauce
Iron 0.21mg 1.3mg Muffin
Magnesium 15mg 10mg Béchamel sauce
Phosphorus 101mg 146mg Muffin
Potassium 163mg 121mg Béchamel sauce
Sodium 328mg 336mg Béchamel sauce
Zinc 0.42mg 0.37mg Béchamel sauce
Copper 0.013mg 0.06mg Muffin
Manganese 0.024mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 3.3µg 8.2µg Muffin
Vitamin A 262IU 73IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A RAE 73µg 21µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 49IU 4IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.1µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.168mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.163mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B3 0.261mg 1.418mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.339mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.04mg Béchamel sauce
Folate 9µg 48µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.16µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin K 0.6µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.147mg 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.198mg 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.32mg 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.259mg 0.199mg Béchamel sauce
Methionine 0.082mg 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.219mg 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.089mg 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 8mg 30mg Béchamel sauce
Trans Fat 0.2g Béchamel sauce
Saturated Fat 2.152g 2.844g Béchamel sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.67g 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.586g 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Béchamel sauce Muffin
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
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Béchamel sauce
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.692g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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