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Béchamel sauce vs. Sweet and sour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Béchamel sauce and Sweet and sour

  • Béchamel sauce has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin D, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Sweet and sour is higher in Manganese, Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Sweet and sour covers your daily Manganese needs 32% more than Béchamel sauce.
  • Sweet and sour has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve.

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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 Calcium +1160%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1342.9%
Contains more Potassium +64.6%
Contains less Sodium -11.6%
Contains more Zinc +366.7%
Contains more Selenium +725%
Contains more Copper +507.7%
Contains more Manganese +3070.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.21
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 8% 11% 44% 15% 43% 12% 5% 4% 18%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 8% 6% 3% 9% 49% 3% 27% 100% 3%
Contains more Calcium +1160%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1342.9%
Contains more Potassium +64.6%
Contains less Sodium -11.6%
Contains more Zinc +366.7%
Contains more Selenium +725%
Contains more Copper +507.7%
Contains more Manganese +3070.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.21

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +2520%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +868.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +264.5%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +987.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 4% 36% 3% 14% 43% 5% 21% 10% 7% 38% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 29% 12% 5% 4% 6% 13% 6% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +2520%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +868.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +264.5%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +987.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1296.3%
Contains more Fats +33550%
Contains more Water +33.8%
Contains more Other +18%
Contains more Carbs +416.5%
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
38% 60%
Protein: 0.27 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 60.27 g
Other: 1.22 g
Contains more Protein +1296.3%
Contains more Fats +33550%
Contains more Water +33.8%
Contains more Other +18%
Contains more Carbs +416.5%

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 Sweet and sour
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Béchamel sauce Sweet and sour Opinion
Net carbs 7.3g 38.12g Sweet and sour
Protein 3.77g 0.27g Béchamel sauce
Fats 6.73g 0.02g Béchamel sauce
Carbs 7.4g 38.22g Sweet and sour
Calories 105kcal 150kcal Sweet and sour
Sugar 4.78g 18.75g Béchamel sauce
Fiber 0.1g 0.1g
Calcium 126mg 10mg Béchamel sauce
Iron 0.21mg 0.21mg
Magnesium 15mg 8mg Béchamel sauce
Phosphorus 101mg 7mg Béchamel sauce
Potassium 163mg 99mg Béchamel sauce
Sodium 328mg 371mg Béchamel sauce
Zinc 0.42mg 0.09mg Béchamel sauce
Copper 0.013mg 0.079mg Sweet and sour
Manganese 0.024mg 0.761mg Sweet and sour
Selenium 3.3µg 0.4µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A 262IU 10IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A RAE 73µg 1µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.01mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin C 0.8mg 8.7mg Sweet and sour
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.048mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.019mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B3 0.261mg 0.187mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B5 0.339mg 0.093mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.053mg Sweet and sour
Folate 9µg 8µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin K 0.6µg 0.2µg Béchamel sauce
Tryptophan 0.046mg Béchamel sauce
Threonine 0.147mg Béchamel sauce
Isoleucine 0.198mg Béchamel sauce
Leucine 0.32mg Béchamel sauce
Lysine 0.259mg Béchamel sauce
Methionine 0.082mg Béchamel sauce
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Béchamel sauce
Valine 0.219mg Béchamel sauce
Histidine 0.089mg Béchamel sauce
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Sweet and sour
Saturated Fat 2.152g 0g Sweet and sour
Monounsaturated Fat 2.67g 0g Béchamel sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 1.586g 0g Béchamel sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Béchamel sauce Sweet and sour
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Béchamel sauce
6%
Sweet and sour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Béchamel sauce
21%
Sweet and sour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.152g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Sweet and sour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174066/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.