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Béchamel sauce vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between béchamel sauce and salsa

  • Béchamel sauce has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, and selenium; however, salsa is higher in iron, copper, vitamin B6, and fiber.
  • Salsa covers your daily need for iron, 25% more than béchamel sauce.
  • Salsa has less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sauce, homemade, white, thin and USDA Commodity, salsa.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.6% 24% 84% 32% 4.6% 13% 56% 0% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +950%
Contains more ZincZinc +147.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +236.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +725%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.6%
Contains more IronIron +966.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +638.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~16mg

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%
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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 13% 9.3% 0% 0% 13% 6.9% 20% 0% 34% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +160.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +513.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +313.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +263.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +111.1%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.05mg

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
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7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +151.3%
Contains more FatsFats +3265%
Contains more WaterWater +11.2%
Contains more OtherOther +11.1%
~equal in Carbs ~7g

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
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19% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.107 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16587.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1382.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Béchamel sauce Salsa DV% diff.
Iron 0.21mg 2.24mg 25%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.03mg 12%
Calcium 126mg 12mg 11%
Phosphorus 101mg 30mg 10%
Fats 6.73g 0.2g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.586g 0.107g 10%
Saturated fat 2.152g 0.029g 10%
Copper 0.013mg 0.096mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.149mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.67g 0.016g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.339mg 7%
Vitamin D 49IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.261mg 1.08mg 5%
Vitamin A 73µg 28µg 5%
Selenium 3.3µg 0.4µg 5%
Fiber 0.1g 1.4g 5%
Protein 3.77g 1.5g 5%
Sodium 328mg 430mg 4%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 4mg 4%
Folate 9µg 19µg 3%
Choline 14.1mg 3%
Calories 105kcal 36kcal 3%
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg 3%
Potassium 163mg 270mg 3%
Zinc 0.42mg 0.17mg 2%
Manganese 0.024mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 1%
Net carbs 7.3g 5.6g N/A
Carbs 7.4g 7g 0%
Magnesium 15mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 4.78g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.05mg 0%
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Béchamel sauce Salsa
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Béchamel sauce
9%
Salsa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Béchamel sauce
23%
Salsa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.123g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Béchamel sauce
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.
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