Béchamel sauce vs. Whipped cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are béchamel sauce and whipped cream different?
- Béchamel sauce is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin D, and polyunsaturated fat; however, whipped cream is richer in vitamin A and monounsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for whipped cream is 58% higher.
- Béchamel sauce contains 41 times more sodium than whipped cream. While béchamel sauce contains 328mg of sodium, whipped cream contains only 8mg.
Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized are the varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +24.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +320% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2300% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +135.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
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 DVitamin D | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +48.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +183.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +272.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +157.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +276.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +216.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +19.1% |
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:
3.2 g
Fats:
22.22 g
Carbs:
12.49 g
Water:
61.33 g
Other:
0.76 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +89.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +230.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +68.8% |
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
13.831 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.825 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +92.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +140.4% |
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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| Saturated fat | 2.152g | 13.831g | 53% |
| Fats | 6.73g | 22.22g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 76mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 8mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 73µg | 188µg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.67g | 6.418g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.184mg | 0.065mg | 9% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 257kcal | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.586g | 0.825g | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 49IU | 16IU | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0.4µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.64mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 1.4µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 101mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 7.4g | 12.49g | 2% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.037mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 89mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.024mg | 0.001mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.77g | 3.2g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.261mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.339mg | 0.305mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 1.9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.3g | 12.49g | N/A |
| Potassium | 163mg | 147mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.78g | 8g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Copper | 0.013mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.29µg | 0% |
| Choline | 14.1mg | 16.8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.147mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.198mg | 0.194mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.32mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.259mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.082mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.219mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.089mg | 0.087mg | 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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whipped cream contains less Sodium (difference - 320mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.679g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in vitamins