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Béchamel sauce vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Béchamel sauce and Thyme

  • Thyme is richer than Béchamel sauce in Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Thyme is 216% higher.

Food types used in this article are Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Thyme, fresh.

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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 +221.4%
Contains more Iron +8209.5%
Contains more Magnesium +966.7%
Contains more Potassium +273.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +331%
Contains more Copper +4169.2%
Contains more Manganese +7062.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 106
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 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Contains more Calcium +221.4%
Contains more Iron +8209.5%
Contains more Magnesium +966.7%
Contains more Potassium +273.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +331%
Contains more Copper +4169.2%
Contains more Manganese +7062.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 106

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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Thyme
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1713.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +19912.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +598.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +748.8%
Contains more Folate +400%
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 286% 0% 0% 534% 12% 109% 35% 25% 81% 34% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1713.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +19912.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +598.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +748.8%
Contains more Folate +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +300.6%
Contains more Water +23.9%
Contains more Protein +47.5%
Contains more Carbs +230.4%
Contains more Other +122.2%
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
6% 2% 24% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.56 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 24.45 g
Water: 65.11 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Fats +300.6%
Contains more Water +23.9%
Contains more Protein +47.5%
Contains more Carbs +230.4%
Contains more Other +122.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3196.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +198.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%
34% 42% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.586 g
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3196.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +198.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%

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 Thyme
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Béchamel sauce Thyme Opinion
Net carbs 7.3g 10.45g Thyme
Protein 3.77g 5.56g Thyme
Fats 6.73g 1.68g Béchamel sauce
Carbs 7.4g 24.45g Thyme
Calories 105kcal 101kcal Béchamel sauce
Sugar 4.78g Thyme
Fiber 0.1g 14g Thyme
Calcium 126mg 405mg Thyme
Iron 0.21mg 17.45mg Thyme
Magnesium 15mg 160mg Thyme
Phosphorus 101mg 106mg Thyme
Potassium 163mg 609mg Thyme
Sodium 328mg 9mg Thyme
Zinc 0.42mg 1.81mg Thyme
Copper 0.013mg 0.555mg Thyme
Manganese 0.024mg 1.719mg Thyme
Selenium 3.3µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A 262IU 4751IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 73µg 238µg Thyme
Vitamin E 0.17mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin C 0.8mg 160.1mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.048mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.471mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 0.261mg 1.824mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.339mg 0.409mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.348mg Thyme
Folate 9µg 45µg Thyme
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin K 0.6µg Béchamel sauce
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.114mg Thyme
Threonine 0.147mg 0.154mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.198mg 0.285mg Thyme
Leucine 0.32mg 0.262mg Béchamel sauce
Lysine 0.259mg 0.126mg Béchamel sauce
Methionine 0.082mg Béchamel sauce
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Béchamel sauce
Valine 0.219mg 0.307mg Thyme
Histidine 0.089mg Béchamel sauce
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Thyme
Saturated Fat 2.152g 0.467g Thyme
Monounsaturated Fat 2.67g 0.081g Béchamel sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 1.586g 0.532g Béchamel sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Béchamel sauce Thyme
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
93%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Béchamel sauce
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.685g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.

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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/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.