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Béchamel sauce vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between béchamel sauce and provolone

  • The amount of calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin A, and vitamin B2 in provolone is higher than in béchamel sauce.
  • Provolone covers your daily saturated fat needs 75% more than béchamel sauce.
  • Béchamel sauce contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Cheese, provolone.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 38% 14% 7.9% 4.3% 11% 43% 43% 3.1% 18%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +140%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +86.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more IronIron +147.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +669%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +391.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +339.4%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.7% 24% 3.4% 18% 14% 42% 4.9% 20% 9.5% 38% 1.5% 6.8% 7.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +223.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +386.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +266.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.1%
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +245.8%
Contains more WaterWater +97%
Contains more ProteinProtein +578.5%
Contains more FatsFats +295.5%
Contains more OtherOther +227.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 42% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.152 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.586 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +106.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +176.9%

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 Provolone
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Béchamel sauce Provolone DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.152g 17.078g 68%
Calcium 126mg 756mg 63%
Phosphorus 101mg 496mg 56%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.46µg 48%
Protein 3.77g 25.58g 44%
Fats 6.73g 26.62g 31%
Zinc 0.42mg 3.23mg 26%
Sodium 328mg 876mg 24%
Selenium 3.3µg 14.5µg 20%
Cholesterol 8mg 69mg 20%
Vitamin A 73µg 236µg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 2.67g 7.393g 12%
Calories 105kcal 351kcal 12%
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.321mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.586g 0.769g 5%
Vitamin D 49IU 20IU 4%
Iron 0.21mg 0.52mg 4%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.5µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.019mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.339mg 0.476mg 3%
Magnesium 15mg 28mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.073mg 2%
Carbs 7.4g 2.14g 2%
Manganese 0.024mg 0.01mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.261mg 0.156mg 1%
Potassium 163mg 138mg 1%
Copper 0.013mg 0.026mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 2.2µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 7.3g 2.14g N/A
Sugar 4.78g 0.56g N/A
Fiber 0.1g 0g 0%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.23mg 0%
Folate 9µg 10µg 0%
Choline 14.1mg 15.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.147mg 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.198mg 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 0.32mg 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.259mg 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.082mg 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 1.287mg 0%
Valine 0.219mg 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 0.089mg 1.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Béchamel sauce Provolone
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Béchamel sauce
32%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Béchamel sauce
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.22g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 548mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.926g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.5)

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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.