Béchamel sauce vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between béchamel sauce and neufchâtel cheese?
- Béchamel sauce is richer in polyunsaturated fat, yet neufchâtel cheese is richer in vitamin A, phosphorus, and monounsaturated fat.
- Neufchâtel cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 53% higher.
- Béchamel sauce has 2 times more polyunsaturated fat than neufchâtel cheese. Béchamel sauce has 1.586g of polyunsaturated fat, while neufchâtel cheese has 0.97g.
- Béchamel sauce contains less saturated fat.
We used Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Cheese, neufchatel types in this comparison.
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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 | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +61.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +118.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +107.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +95.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.6% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +230.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +135.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +69.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +183.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +55.6% |
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:
9.15 g
Fats:
22.78 g
Carbs:
3.59 g
Water:
63.11 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +106.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +142.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +238.5% |
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Other
~1.37g
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
12.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.97 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +63.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +116.6% |
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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| Saturated fat | 2.152g | 12.79g | 48% |
| Fats | 6.73g | 22.78g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 74mg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 73µg | 241µg | 19% |
| Protein | 3.77g | 9.15g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.67g | 5.784g | 8% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 253kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 49IU | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.339mg | 0.575mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 138mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.82mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.586g | 0.97g | 4% |
| Choline | 14.1mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.022mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.013mg | 0.027mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.184mg | 0.155mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.024mg | 0.011mg | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 14µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7.4g | 3.59g | 1% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 117mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.3g | 3.59g | N/A |
| Potassium | 163mg | 152mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.78g | 3.19g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Starch | 0.5g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 328mg | 334mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.261mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.147mg | 0.359mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.198mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.32mg | 1.013mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.259mg | 0.875mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.082mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0.448mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.219mg | 0.609mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.089mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.117g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.59g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.638g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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