Béchamel sauce vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between béchamel sauce and spread
- Béchamel sauce has more phosphorus; however, spread is richer in vitamin E, vitamin K, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Spread covers your daily sodium needs 19% more than béchamel sauce.
- Spread contains less sugar.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1258.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1950% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
Other:
1.44 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
80.83 g
Other:
2.07 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +154.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +43.8% |
~equal in
Water
~80.83g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.152 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.586 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.22 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.98 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +184.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +150.9% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~2.22g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 328mg | 755mg | 19% |
| Fats | 6.73g | 17.1g | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.586g | 3.98g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.184mg | 14% | |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 126mg | 13% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.67g | 7.6g | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 12.3µg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1.7mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 73µg | 8% | |
| Protein | 3.77g | 0g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.339mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 6% | |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 49IU | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 5% | |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 163mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 3% | |
| Choline | 14.1mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 105kcal | 158kcal | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 7.4g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.261mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.024mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.013mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 7.3g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.78g | 0g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 2.45g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 2.152g | 2.22g | 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% |
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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%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
10%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 427mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)