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Béchamel sauce vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Béchamel sauce and Tortilla different?

  • Tortilla is higher than Béchamel sauce in Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Tortilla covers your daily need of Iron 45% more than Béchamel sauce.
  • Béchamel sauce contains 7 times more Saturated Fat than Tortilla. Béchamel sauce contains 2.152g of Saturated Fat, while Tortilla contains 0.296g.

Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) types were used 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 Calcium +80%
Contains more Potassium +55.2%
Contains less Sodium -32%
Contains more Zinc +31.3%
Contains more Iron +1714.3%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.6%
Contains more Copper +684.6%
Contains more Manganese +1016.7%
Contains more Selenium +403%
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 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Potassium +55.2%
Contains less Sodium -32%
Contains more Zinc +31.3%
Contains more Iron +1714.3%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.6%
Contains more Copper +684.6%
Contains more Manganese +1016.7%
Contains more Selenium +403%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +572.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1480.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.3%
Contains more Folate +988.9%
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 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +572.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1480.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.3%
Contains more Folate +988.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +608.4%
Contains more Water +101.9%
Contains more Protein +93.1%
Contains more Carbs +574.9%
Contains more Other +29.9%
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Fats +608.4%
Contains more Water +101.9%
Contains more Protein +93.1%
Contains more Carbs +574.9%
Contains more Other +29.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1343.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +305.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%
34% 42% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.586 g
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1343.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +305.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Béchamel sauce Tortilla Opinion
Net carbs 7.3g 47.54g Tortilla
Protein 3.77g 7.28g Tortilla
Fats 6.73g 0.95g Béchamel sauce
Carbs 7.4g 49.94g Tortilla
Calories 105kcal 237kcal Tortilla
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 4.78g 2.75g Tortilla
Fiber 0.1g 2.4g Tortilla
Calcium 126mg 70mg Béchamel sauce
Iron 0.21mg 3.81mg Tortilla
Magnesium 15mg 19mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 101mg 146mg Tortilla
Potassium 163mg 105mg Béchamel sauce
Sodium 328mg 482mg Béchamel sauce
Zinc 0.42mg 0.32mg Béchamel sauce
Copper 0.013mg 0.102mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.024mg 0.268mg Tortilla
Selenium 3.3µg 16.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 262IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A RAE 73µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.19mg Tortilla
Vitamin D 49IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 1.2µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.114mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B3 0.261mg 4.125mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.339mg 0.17mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.06mg Tortilla
Folate 9µg 98µg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0.3µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin K 0.6µg 0.4µg Béchamel sauce
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.06mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.147mg 0.182mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.198mg 0.286mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.32mg 0.53mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.259mg 0.157mg Béchamel sauce
Methionine 0.082mg 0.122mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.219mg 0.326mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.089mg 0.165mg Tortilla
Cholesterol 8mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 2.152g 0.296g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 2.67g 0.185g Béchamel sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 1.586g 0.391g Béchamel sauce
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Béchamel sauce Tortilla
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
25%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Béchamel sauce
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.856g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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.

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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.