Béchamel sauce vs. Veal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are béchamel sauce and veal different?
- Béchamel sauce is richer in calcium, while veal is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and choline.
- Veal covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 49% more than béchamel sauce.
- Béchamel sauce contains 7 times more calcium than veal. Béchamel sauce contains 126mg of calcium, while veal contains 17mg.
- Béchamel sauce is lower in cholesterol.
Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Veal, ground, cooked, broiled 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 CalciumCalcium | +641.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +106.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +371.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +692.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +821.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +114.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +315.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2976.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +242.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +851.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +323.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +22.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +573.8% |
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:
24.38 g
Fats:
7.56 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.76 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +546.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.3% |
~equal in
Other
~1.3g
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
3.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.55 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +188.4% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~2.84g
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 B3 | 0.261mg | 8.03mg | 49% |
| Protein | 3.77g | 24.38g | 41% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 1.27µg | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 103mg | 32% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 3.87mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.39mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 13.7µg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 217mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.339mg | 1.16mg | 16% |
| Choline | 14.1mg | 95mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 83mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 17mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.99mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.013mg | 0.103mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 73µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.184mg | 0.27mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.586g | 0.55g | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 49IU | 0IU | 6% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 337mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.152g | 3.04g | 4% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 172kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 7.4g | 0g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Fats | 6.73g | 7.56g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 1.2µg | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.3g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.78g | 0g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.024mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.67g | 2.84g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.147mg | 1.065mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.198mg | 1.201mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.32mg | 1.94mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.259mg | 2.009mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.082mg | 0.569mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0.984mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.219mg | 1.347mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.089mg | 0.885mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veal is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veal contains less Sodium (difference - 245mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.888g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.2)