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Cheeseburger vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cheeseburgers and béchamel sauce

  • Cheeseburgers are richer than béchamel sauce in iron, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, zinc, folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for cheeseburgers is 31% higher.
  • Cheeseburgers contain 20 times more vitamin B3 than béchamel sauce. Cheeseburgers contain 5.217mg of vitamin B3, while béchamel sauce contains 0.261mg.
  • Béchamel sauce contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 38% 14% 7.9% 4.3% 11% 43% 43% 3.1% 18%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.2%
Contains more IronIron +1190.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +753.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +492.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1216.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +493.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.3%
~equal in Calcium ~126mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.7% 24% 3.4% 18% 14% 42% 4.9% 20% 9.5% 38% 1.5% 6.8% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +205.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +432.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1898.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +456.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +600%
Contains more FolateFolate +677.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +105%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +46%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 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 ProteinProtein +337.9%
Contains more FatsFats +118.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +278.8%
Contains more OtherOther +46.5%
Contains more WaterWater +108.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
34% 42% 25%
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 +102.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.8%
~equal in 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.
Cheeseburger Béchamel sauce
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Béchamel sauce DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 0.261mg 31%
Iron 2.71mg 0.21mg 31%
Selenium 19.6µg 3.3µg 30%
Protein 16.51g 3.77g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.055mg 20%
Saturated fat 6.473g 2.152g 20%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.42mg 19%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.3µg 19%
Folate 70µg 9µg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.041mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.184mg 14%
Manganese 0.316mg 0.024mg 13%
Cholesterol 43mg 8mg 12%
Fats 14.72g 6.73g 12%
Copper 0.111mg 0.013mg 11%
Calories 308kcal 105kcal 10%
Phosphorus 161mg 101mg 9%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Sodium 515mg 328mg 8%
Fiber 2g 0.1g 8%
Carbs 28.03g 7.4g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 2.67g 7%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin D 2IU 49IU 6%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.339mg 4%
Magnesium 26mg 15mg 3%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 0.6µg 3%
Choline 28.9mg 14.1mg 3%
Vitamin A 50µg 73µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0.17mg 2%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Potassium 196mg 163mg 1%
Calcium 119mg 126mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg 1%
Net carbs 26.03g 7.3g N/A
Sugar 4.88g 4.78g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 1.586g 0%
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0.147mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.198mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0.32mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0.259mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0.082mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.157mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0.219mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0.089mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger Béchamel sauce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
42%
Cheeseburger
15%
Béchamel sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
19%
Béchamel sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.321g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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