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Béchamel sauce vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between béchamel sauce and cayenne pepper?

  • Béchamel sauce has less vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, manganese, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B2, and potassium than cayenne pepper.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 827% higher.

We used Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne types in this comparison.

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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 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +913.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1135.6%
Contains more IronIron +3614.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +2769.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +490.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +190.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8233.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +166.7%

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 255% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +9450%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2750.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +17447.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +496.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +399.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3233.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5875.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13283.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1077.8%
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
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more WaterWater +902%
Contains more ProteinProtein +218.6%
Contains more FatsFats +156.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +665.3%
Contains more OtherOther +319.4%

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
23% 19% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +427.7%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.75g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Béchamel sauce Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 73µg 2081µg 223%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 29.83mg 198%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 2.45mg 185%
Fiber 0.1g 27.2g 108%
Iron 0.21mg 7.8mg 95%
Manganese 0.024mg 2mg 86%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 76.4mg 84%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 80.3µg 66%
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.919mg 57%
Potassium 163mg 2014mg 54%
Vitamin B3 0.261mg 8.701mg 53%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.586g 8.37g 45%
Copper 0.013mg 0.373mg 40%
Magnesium 15mg 152mg 33%
Phosphorus 101mg 293mg 27%
Folate 9µg 106µg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.328mg 23%
Zinc 0.42mg 2.48mg 19%
Carbs 7.4g 56.63g 16%
Fats 6.73g 17.27g 16%
Protein 3.77g 12.01g 16%
Sodium 328mg 30mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Calories 105kcal 318kcal 11%
Selenium 3.3µg 8.8µg 10%
Choline 14.1mg 51.5mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.339mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU 6%
Saturated fat 2.152g 3.26g 5%
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg 3%
Calcium 126mg 148mg 2%
Net carbs 7.3g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 4.78g 10.34g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 2.67g 2.75g 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 Cayenne pepper
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%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Béchamel sauce
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper 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 Saturated fat?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.108g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.5)

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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.