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Béchamel sauce vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between béchamel sauce and paprika

  • Béchamel sauce has less vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, copper, manganese, vitamin K, and potassium than paprika.
  • Paprika covers your daily need for vitamin A, 980% more than béchamel sauce.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Spices, paprika.

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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%
Paprika
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1086.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +81.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1298.8%
Contains more IronIron +9966.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +5384.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +931%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +210.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6525%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +90.9%

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%
Paprika
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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 3% 821% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3274%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +17017.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +568.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3754.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +640.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5122%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13283.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +444.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +265.2%

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
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more WaterWater +617.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +275.1%
Contains more FatsFats +91.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +629.6%
Contains more OtherOther +437.5%

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
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +57.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +389.7%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.14g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Béchamel sauce Paprika DV% diff.
Vitamin A 73µg 2463µg 266%
Iron 0.21mg 21.14mg 262%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 29.1mg 193%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 2.141mg 162%
Fiber 0.1g 34.9g 139%
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 1.23mg 80%
Copper 0.013mg 0.713mg 78%
Manganese 0.024mg 1.59mg 68%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 80.3µg 66%
Potassium 163mg 2280mg 62%
Vitamin B3 0.261mg 10.06mg 61%
Vitamin B5 0.339mg 2.51mg 43%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.586g 7.766g 41%
Magnesium 15mg 178mg 39%
Zinc 0.42mg 4.33mg 36%
Phosphorus 101mg 314mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.33mg 23%
Protein 3.77g 14.14g 21%
Carbs 7.4g 53.99g 16%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Sodium 328mg 68mg 11%
Folate 9µg 49µg 10%
Calcium 126mg 229mg 10%
Calories 105kcal 282kcal 9%
Fats 6.73g 12.89g 9%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Choline 14.1mg 51.5mg 7%
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Selenium 3.3µg 6.3µg 5%
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.67g 1.695g 2%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0.9mg 0%
Net carbs 7.3g 19.09g N/A
Sugar 4.78g 10.34g N/A
Saturated fat 2.152g 2.14g 0%
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.147mg 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.198mg 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 0.32mg 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 0.259mg 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.082mg 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.61mg 0%
Valine 0.219mg 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.089mg 0.25mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Béchamel sauce Paprika
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
221%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Béchamel sauce
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 260mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.56g)
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 - $2.6)

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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.