Chocolate cake vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chocolate cake and béchamel sauce?
- Chocolate cake is richer in copper, choline, iron, selenium, manganese, vitamin B1, and fiber, yet béchamel sauce is richer in calcium.
- Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for copper is 22% higher.
- Chocolate cake has 16 times more fiber than béchamel sauce. Chocolate cake has 1.6g of fiber, while béchamel sauce has 0.1g.
- Béchamel sauce contains less cholesterol.
We used Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting 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 | +113.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +666.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1492.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +64.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1066.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +260.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +110% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +156.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +335.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +810.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +87.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +124.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +621.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +230.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 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 | +126.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +74.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.4% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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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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| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.013mg | 22% |
| Choline | 128.4mg | 14.1mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 0.21mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 8mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 11.9µg | 3.3µg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 5.43g | 2.152g | 15% |
| Carbs | 53.4g | 7.4g | 15% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 105kcal | 13% |
| Fats | 15.1g | 6.73g | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.024mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 1.586g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.039g | 2.67g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 73µg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 60mg | 126mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.055mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 49IU | 6% | |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0.1g | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.3µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 0.261mg | 5% |
| Folate | 27µg | 9µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 15mg | 4% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 3.77g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.184mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.339mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 315mg | 328mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 101mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 163mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 51.8g | 7.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.78g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
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
19%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.278g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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.