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Béchamel sauce vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Béchamel sauce and Pastry

  • Béchamel sauce has more Vitamin B12, and Calcium, however, Pastry has more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Folate, and Vitamin K.
  • Pastry's daily need coverage for Selenium is 38% more.
  • Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake.

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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 +1160%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.3%
Contains more Potassium +167.2%
Contains more Iron +1119%
Contains less Sodium -24.1%
Contains more Zinc +26.2%
Contains more Copper +776.9%
Contains more Manganese +1933.3%
Contains more Selenium +633.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
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 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Contains more Calcium +1160%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.3%
Contains more Potassium +167.2%
Contains more Iron +1119%
Contains less Sodium -24.1%
Contains more Zinc +26.2%
Contains more Copper +776.9%
Contains more Manganese +1933.3%
Contains more Selenium +633.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 16

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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Pastry
Contains more Vitamin A +26100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +217.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +623.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1496.9%
Contains more Folate +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2583.3%
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 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +26100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +217.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +623.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1496.9%
Contains more Folate +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2583.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +848.9%
Contains more Other +44%
Contains more Protein +93.6%
Contains more Fats +466.1%
Contains more Carbs +509.5%
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Water +848.9%
Contains more Other +44%
Contains more Protein +93.6%
Contains more Fats +466.1%
Contains more Carbs +509.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +708.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +208.6%
34% 42% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.586 g
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +708.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +208.6%

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 Pastry
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 Pastry Opinion
Net carbs 7.3g 43.6g Pastry
Protein 3.77g 7.3g Pastry
Fats 6.73g 38.1g Pastry
Carbs 7.4g 45.1g Pastry
Calories 105kcal 551kcal Pastry
Sugar 4.78g 0.74g Pastry
Fiber 0.1g 1.5g Pastry
Calcium 126mg 10mg Béchamel sauce
Iron 0.21mg 2.56mg Pastry
Magnesium 15mg 16mg Pastry
Phosphorus 101mg 60mg Béchamel sauce
Potassium 163mg 61mg Béchamel sauce
Sodium 328mg 249mg Pastry
Zinc 0.42mg 0.53mg Pastry
Copper 0.013mg 0.114mg Pastry
Manganese 0.024mg 0.488mg Pastry
Selenium 3.3µg 24.2µg Pastry
Vitamin A 262IU 1IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A RAE 73µg 0µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.54mg Pastry
Vitamin D 49IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 1.2µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.398mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.283mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 0.261mg 4.168mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0.339mg 0mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.021mg Béchamel sauce
Folate 9µg 78µg Pastry
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin K 0.6µg 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.085mg Pastry
Threonine 0.147mg 0.196mg Pastry
Isoleucine 0.198mg 0.272mg Pastry
Leucine 0.32mg 0.508mg Pastry
Lysine 0.259mg 0.142mg Béchamel sauce
Methionine 0.082mg 0.129mg Pastry
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.362mg Pastry
Valine 0.219mg 0.308mg Pastry
Histidine 0.089mg 0.156mg Pastry
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 2.152g 9.643g Béchamel sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 2.67g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 1.586g 4.894g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Béchamel sauce Pastry
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
30%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Béchamel sauce
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.491g)
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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.