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Chocolate ice cream vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chocolate ice cream and Béchamel sauce

  • Chocolate ice cream has more Copper, Iron, and Manganese, however, Béchamel sauce is higher in Vitamin D.
  • Chocolate ice cream covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 23% more than Béchamel sauce.
  • Béchamel sauce contains 12 times less Fiber than Chocolate ice cream. Chocolate ice cream contains 1.2g of Fiber, while Béchamel sauce contains 0.1g.
  • Béchamel sauce has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Ice creams, chocolate 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 +342.9%
Contains more Magnesium +93.3%
Contains more Potassium +52.8%
Contains less Sodium -76.8%
Contains more Zinc +38.1%
Contains more Copper +938.5%
Contains more Manganese +483.3%
Contains more Calcium +15.6%
Contains more Selenium +32%
Equal in Phosphorus - 101
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 35% 21% 46% 22% 10% 16% 45% 19% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 8% 11% 44% 15% 43% 12% 5% 4% 18%
Contains more Iron +342.9%
Contains more Magnesium +93.3%
Contains more Potassium +52.8%
Contains less Sodium -76.8%
Contains more Zinc +38.1%
Contains more Copper +938.5%
Contains more Manganese +483.3%
Contains more Calcium +15.6%
Contains more Selenium +32%
Equal in Phosphorus - 101

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 A +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.1%
Contains more Folate +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.184
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 6% 6% 3% 11% 45% 5% 34% 13% 12% 37% 1%
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 A +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.1%
Contains more Folate +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.184
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +63.4%
Contains more Carbs +281.1%
Contains more Water +44.8%
Contains more Other +10.8%
Equal in Protein - 3.77
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 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 Fats +63.4%
Contains more Carbs +281.1%
Contains more Water +44.8%
Contains more Other +10.8%
Equal in Protein - 3.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +286.8%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.41 g
34% 42% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.586 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +286.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate ice cream Béchamel sauce
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Chocolate ice cream Béchamel sauce Opinion
Net carbs 27g 7.3g Chocolate ice cream
Protein 3.8g 3.77g Chocolate ice cream
Fats 11g 6.73g Chocolate ice cream
Carbs 28.2g 7.4g Chocolate ice cream
Calories 216kcal 105kcal Chocolate ice cream
Sugar 25.36g 4.78g Béchamel sauce
Fiber 1.2g 0.1g Chocolate ice cream
Calcium 109mg 126mg Béchamel sauce
Iron 0.93mg 0.21mg Chocolate ice cream
Magnesium 29mg 15mg Chocolate ice cream
Phosphorus 107mg 101mg Chocolate ice cream
Potassium 249mg 163mg Chocolate ice cream
Sodium 76mg 328mg Chocolate ice cream
Zinc 0.58mg 0.42mg Chocolate ice cream
Copper 0.135mg 0.013mg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.14mg 0.024mg Chocolate ice cream
Selenium 2.5µg 3.3µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A 416IU 262IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 73µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.17mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU 49IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.2µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.8mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.055mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.184mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 0.261mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.339mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.041mg Chocolate ice cream
Folate 16µg 9µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.3µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.6µg Béchamel sauce
Tryptophan 0.046mg Béchamel sauce
Threonine 0.147mg Béchamel sauce
Isoleucine 0.198mg Béchamel sauce
Leucine 0.32mg Béchamel sauce
Lysine 0.259mg Béchamel sauce
Methionine 0.082mg Béchamel sauce
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Béchamel sauce
Valine 0.219mg Béchamel sauce
Histidine 0.089mg Béchamel sauce
Cholesterol 34mg 8mg Béchamel sauce
Saturated Fat 6.8g 2.152g Béchamel sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 3.21g 2.67g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 1.586g Béchamel sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream 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
16%
Chocolate ice cream
16%
Béchamel sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
19%
Béchamel sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 252mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.58g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.648g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.