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Candy bar vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Candy bar and Béchamel sauce

  • Béchamel sauce has less Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , Magnesium, Folate, and Fiber.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 11766% more.
  • Candy bar has 60 times more Copper than Béchamel sauce. Candy bar has 0.774mg of Copper, while Béchamel sauce has 0.013mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, peanut bar and Sauce, homemade, white, thin.

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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 Iron +361.9%
Contains more Magnesium +633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +205%
Contains more Potassium +149.7%
Contains less Sodium -52.4%
Contains more Zinc +838.1%
Contains more Copper +5853.8%
Contains more Manganese +5079.2%
Contains more Selenium +42.4%
Contains more Calcium +61.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 8% 11% 44% 15% 43% 12% 5% 4% 18%
Contains more Iron +361.9%
Contains more Magnesium +633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +205%
Contains more Potassium +149.7%
Contains less Sodium -52.4%
Contains more Zinc +838.1%
Contains more Copper +5853.8%
Contains more Manganese +5079.2%
Contains more Selenium +42.4%
Contains more Calcium +61.5%

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 E +2311.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2935.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +373070.7%
Contains more Folate +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +2311.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2935.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +373070.7%
Contains more Folate +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +311.1%
Contains more Fats +400.7%
Contains more Carbs +540.5%
Contains more Other +25%
Contains more Water +4941.3%
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Protein +311.1%
Contains more Fats +400.7%
Contains more Carbs +540.5%
Contains more Other +25%
Contains more Water +4941.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +526.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +571.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54%
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
34% 42% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.586 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +526.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +571.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Candy bar Béchamel sauce
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Béchamel sauce Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 7.3g Candy bar
Protein 15.5g 3.77g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 6.73g Candy bar
Carbs 47.4g 7.4g Candy bar
Calories 522kcal 105kcal Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g 4.78g Béchamel sauce
Fiber 4.1g 0.1g Candy bar
Calcium 78mg 126mg Béchamel sauce
Iron 0.97mg 0.21mg Candy bar
Magnesium 110mg 15mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 101mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 163mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 328mg Candy bar
Zinc 3.94mg 0.42mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.013mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 0.024mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 3.3µg Candy bar
Vitamin A 0IU 262IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 73µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.17mg Candy bar
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.055mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.184mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.261mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.339mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.041mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 9µg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin K 0µg 0.6µg Béchamel sauce
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.046mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg 0.147mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.198mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg 0.32mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg 0.259mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg 0.082mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.157mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg 0.219mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg 0.089mg Candy bar
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 2.152g Béchamel sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 2.67g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 1.586g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Candy bar Béchamel sauce
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
2975%
Candy bar
16%
Béchamel sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
19%
Béchamel sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 172mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.526g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.