Béchamel sauce vs. Ranch dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between béchamel sauce and ranch dressing
- Béchamel sauce is richer in calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B2, and vitamin A, yet ranch dressing is richer in vitamin K, vitamin E, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for ranch dressing is 111% higher.
- Béchamel sauce contains 16 times more vitamin D than ranch dressing. Béchamel sauce contains 49IU of vitamin D, while ranch dressing contains 3IU.
- Béchamel sauce contains less sodium.
Food types used in this article are Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Salad dressing, ranch dressing, regular.
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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 | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +350% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +154.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +147.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +84.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +386.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +111.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +383.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +76.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1205.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +22283.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +132.6% |
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:
1.32 g
Fats:
44.54 g
Carbs:
5.9 g
Water:
45.68 g
Other:
2.56 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +185.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +76.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +561.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +77.8% |
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
6.964 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
25.796 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +244.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1526.5% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.586g | 25.796g | 161% |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 134.3µg | 111% |
| Fats | 6.73g | 44.54g | 58% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 901mg | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 2.152g | 6.964g | 22% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 430kcal | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.67g | 9.202g | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 2.22mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 186mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 28mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.184mg | 0.087mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 73µg | 15µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0.1µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 49IU | 3IU | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 26mg | 6% |
| Protein | 3.77g | 1.32g | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.17µg | 5% |
| Choline | 14.1mg | 32.8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.015mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 64mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.17mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.339mg | 0.272mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.261mg | 0.054mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.013mg | 0.019mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7.4g | 5.9g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.3g | 5.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.78g | 4.69g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Starch | 0.57g | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.024mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 3.5µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.182g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.198mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.32mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.259mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.219mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 3.276g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.139g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 22.153g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ranch dressing is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 573mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.812g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.