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Béchamel sauce vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between béchamel sauce and skipjack tuna

  • Béchamel sauce has less vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, copper, and potassium.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 116% more than béchamel sauce.
  • Skipjack tuna contains 7 times less sodium than béchamel sauce. Béchamel sauce contains 328mg of sodium, while skipjack tuna contains 47mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +240.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +193.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +220.2%
Contains more IronIron +661.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +746.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +182.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1318.2%

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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +305.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7086.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2292.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +630%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.1%

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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +421.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +29.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +648.3%
Contains more OtherOther +470.8%

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
39% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +998.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +293.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Béchamel sauce Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.261mg 18.756mg 116%
Selenium 3.3µg 46.8µg 79%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 2.19µg 79%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.981mg 72%
Protein 3.77g 28.21g 49%
Phosphorus 101mg 285mg 26%
Iron 0.21mg 1.6mg 17%
Cholesterol 8mg 60mg 17%
Sodium 328mg 47mg 12%
Potassium 163mg 522mg 11%
Copper 0.013mg 0.11mg 11%
Calcium 126mg 37mg 9%
Saturated fat 2.152g 0.42g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.586g 0.403g 8%
Fats 6.73g 1.29g 8%
Magnesium 15mg 44mg 7%
Vitamin D 49IU 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.67g 0.243g 6%
Zinc 0.42mg 1.05mg 6%
Vitamin A 73µg 18µg 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.122mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.339mg 0.485mg 3%
Choline 14.1mg 3%
Carbs 7.4g 0g 2%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 1%
Calories 105kcal 132kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.038mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1mg 0%
Net carbs 7.3g 0g N/A
Sugar 4.78g N/A
Fiber 0.1g 0g 0%
Manganese 0.024mg 0.019mg 0%
Folate 9µg 10µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 0.147mg 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.198mg 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 0.32mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 0.259mg 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.082mg 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 1.101mg 0%
Valine 0.219mg 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.089mg 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Béchamel sauce Skipjack tuna
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
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Béchamel sauce
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 281mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.732g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $8)
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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.