Cream cheese vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between cream cheese and béchamel sauce
- Cream cheese has more vitamin A, selenium, and monounsaturated fat; however, béchamel sauce has more vitamin D.
- Cream cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 90% more.
- Cream cheese has 13 times more cholesterol than béchamel sauce. Cream cheese has 101mg of cholesterol, while béchamel sauce has 8mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, cream 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 CopperCopper | +38.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +160.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +29.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +90.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +118.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +321.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +405.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +250% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +92.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +139.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +186.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +36.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
34.44 g
Carbs:
5.52 g
Water:
52.62 g
Other:
1.27 g
Protein:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +411.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +34.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +53.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.483 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.152 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.586 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +233.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.4% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.586g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 20.213g | 2.152g | 82% |
| Fats | 34.44g | 6.73g | 43% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 8mg | 31% |
| Vitamin A | 308µg | 73µg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.907g | 2.67g | 16% |
| Calories | 350kcal | 105kcal | 12% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 3.3µg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 49IU | 6% |
| Protein | 6.15g | 3.77g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.86mg | 0.17mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.517mg | 0.339mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.184mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0.3µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 126mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.055mg | 3% |
| Choline | 27.2mg | 14.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.024mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.483g | 1.586g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.091mg | 0.261mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 314mg | 328mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 107mg | 101mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 163mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 5.52g | 7.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.52g | 7.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.76g | 4.78g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 9µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.233mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.324mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.657mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.567mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.191mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.291mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.395mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.175mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.036g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.807g | N/A |
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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
21%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.061g)
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 - $3)
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