Chicken fingers vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chicken fingers and béchamel sauce?
- Chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin E, vitamin B5, and manganese, yet béchamel sauce is richer in calcium.
- Chicken fingers' daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 50% higher.
- Chicken fingers have 19 times more vitamin E than béchamel sauce. Chicken fingers have 3.17mg of vitamin E, while béchamel sauce has 0.17mg.
- Béchamel sauce contains less cholesterol.
We used Fast foods, chicken tenders and Sauce, homemade, white, thin types in this comparison.
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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 | +86.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +128.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +247.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +430.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +69% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +179.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +850% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +430.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +641.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.3% |
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 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1764.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3048.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +267% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +939% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1233.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +111.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +209.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +87.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
Protein:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +409.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +107.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +133.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +104.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +72.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.783 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 | +80.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +264.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -13.7% |
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 | 8.217mg | 0.261mg | 50% |
| Protein | 19.22g | 3.77g | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.426mg | 0.041mg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.783g | 1.586g | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 101mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 17.5µg | 3.3µg | 26% |
| Vitamin E | 3.17mg | 0.17mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 769mg | 328mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.244mg | 0.339mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 8mg | 13% |
| Fats | 13.95g | 6.73g | 11% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 126mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.228mg | 0.024mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 73µg | 8% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 105kcal | 8% |
| Starch | 17.03g | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.21mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.013mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 373mg | 163mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.3µg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 8µg | 0.6µg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.83g | 2.67g | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1.2µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.055mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 49IU | 5% |
| Choline | 43.7mg | 14.1mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 0.1g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 0.42mg | 3% |
| Folate | 19µg | 9µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 17.25g | 7.4g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 2.493g | 2.152g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0.8mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 16.05g | 7.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 4.78g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.179mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.052g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.803mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.845mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.553mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.616mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.518mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.437mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.655mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.211g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.439g | 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
42%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.38g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 441mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.341g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)