Béchamel sauce vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between béchamel sauce and taco?
- Béchamel sauce is higher in vitamin B2, yet taco is higher in vitamin B12, fiber, vitamin K, iron, zinc, phosphorus, selenium, and manganese.
- Taco's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 26% more.
- Béchamel sauce has 3 times more vitamin B2 than taco. While béchamel sauce has 0.184mg of vitamin B2, taco has only 0.06mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in béchamel sauce is lower.
We used Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell types in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +41.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +113.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +466.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +492.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +316.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +937.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +178.8% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +265% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +206.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +252.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +532.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +119.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +210% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2450% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +111.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +127% |
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:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +41.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +135% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +88.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +168.2% |
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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
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +65.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +91.8% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.93µg | 26% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 3.9g | 15% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 1.75mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 15.3µg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 1.19mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 178mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 9.2µg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.024mg | 0.249mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.586g | 3.042g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.152g | 4.384g | 10% |
| Protein | 3.77g | 8.86g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.184mg | 0.06mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.261mg | 1.65mg | 9% |
| Fats | 6.73g | 12.7g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 28mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.013mg | 0.077mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.339mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0.1µg | 6% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 226kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 73µg | 20µg | 6% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 49IU | 4IU | 6% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 32mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.67g | 4.411g | 4% |
| Carbs | 7.4g | 19.85g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 89mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Folate | 9µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Choline | 14.1mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 397mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 209mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.3g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.78g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | N/A | |
| 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | N/A |
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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
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22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.88g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.232g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.