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Béchamel sauce vs. Russian dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Béchamel sauce and Russian dressing

  • Béchamel sauce has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin D, however, Russian dressing is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin E , and Vitamin C.
  • Russian dressing covers your daily Vitamin K needs 44% more than Béchamel sauce.
  • Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Salad dressing, russian dressing.

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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.
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce
6
:
4
Russian dressing
Russian dressing
Contains more Calcium +869.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +405%
Contains less Sodium -71.1%
Contains more Zinc +90.9%
Contains more Selenium +106.3%
Contains more Iron +185.7%
Contains more Copper +346.2%
Contains more Manganese +162.5%
Equal in Potassium - 173
Béchamel sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 8% 11% 44% 15% 43% 12% 5% 4% 18%
Russian dressing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 8% 9% 16% 148% 6% 20% 9% 9%
Contains more Calcium +869.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +405%
Contains less Sodium -71.1%
Contains more Zinc +90.9%
Contains more Selenium +106.3%
Contains more Iron +185.7%
Contains more Copper +346.2%
Contains more Manganese +162.5%
Equal in Potassium - 173

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.
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce
5
:
7
Russian dressing
Russian dressing
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +120.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1852.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +8850%
Béchamel sauce
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%
Russian dressing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 67% 0% 20% 8% 11% 12% 24% 23% 4% 0% 135%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +120.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1852.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +8850%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce
2
:
3
Russian dressing
Russian dressing
Contains more Protein +446.4%
Contains more Water +109.3%
Contains more Fats +289%
Contains more Carbs +331.1%
Contains more Other +87.5%
Béchamel sauce
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
Russian dressing
26% 32% 39% 3%
Protein: 0.69 g
Fats: 26.18 g
Carbs: 31.9 g
Water: 38.53 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Protein +446.4%
Contains more Water +109.3%
Contains more Fats +289%
Contains more Carbs +331.1%
Contains more Other +87.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce
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:
2
Russian dressing
Russian dressing
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +835.1%
Béchamel sauce
34% 42% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.586 g
Russian dressing
10% 26% 64%
Saturated Fat: 2.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.928 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.83 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +835.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Béchamel sauce Russian dressing Opinion
Net carbs 7.3g 31.2g Russian dressing
Protein 3.77g 0.69g Béchamel sauce
Fats 6.73g 26.18g Russian dressing
Carbs 7.4g 31.9g Russian dressing
Calories 105kcal 355kcal Russian dressing
Sugar 4.78g 17.68g Béchamel sauce
Fiber 0.1g 0.7g Russian dressing
Calcium 126mg 13mg Béchamel sauce
Iron 0.21mg 0.6mg Russian dressing
Magnesium 15mg 10mg Béchamel sauce
Phosphorus 101mg 20mg Béchamel sauce
Potassium 163mg 173mg Russian dressing
Sodium 328mg 1133mg Béchamel sauce
Zinc 0.42mg 0.22mg Béchamel sauce
Copper 0.013mg 0.058mg Russian dressing
Manganese 0.024mg 0.063mg Russian dressing
Selenium 3.3µg 1.6µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A 262IU 577IU Russian dressing
Vitamin A RAE 73µg 29µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin E 0.17mg 3.32mg Russian dressing
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin C 0.8mg 6mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.029mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.046mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B3 0.261mg 0.594mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B5 0.339mg 0.4mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.097mg Russian dressing
Folate 9µg 5µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin K 0.6µg 53.7µg Russian dressing
Tryptophan 0.046mg Béchamel sauce
Threonine 0.147mg Béchamel sauce
Isoleucine 0.198mg Béchamel sauce
Leucine 0.32mg Béchamel sauce
Lysine 0.259mg Béchamel sauce
Methionine 0.082mg Béchamel sauce
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Béchamel sauce
Valine 0.219mg Béchamel sauce
Histidine 0.089mg Béchamel sauce
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Russian dressing
Trans Fat 0.17g Béchamel sauce
Saturated Fat 2.152g 2.39g Béchamel sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 2.67g 5.928g Russian dressing
Polyunsaturated fat 1.586g 14.83g Russian dressing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Béchamel sauce Russian dressing
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Russian dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Béchamel sauce
25%
Russian dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 805mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.238g)
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.
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. Russian dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171005/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.