Chorizo vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between chorizo and béchamel sauce
- Chorizo is richer than béchamel sauce in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chorizo is 71% higher.
- Chorizo contains 20 times more vitamin B3 than béchamel sauce. Chorizo contains 5.131mg of vitamin B3, while béchamel sauce contains 0.261mg.
- Béchamel sauce contains less cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Chorizo, pork and beef 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +144.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +657.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +515.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +711.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +539.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1475% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +29.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1045.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +63% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1865.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +230.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1192.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +166.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +585.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
Other:
3.92 g
Protein:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +539.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +468.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +172.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +297.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +153.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.46 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 | +589.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +118.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85% |
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 B12 | 2µg | 0.3µg | 71% |
| Saturated fat | 14.38g | 2.152g | 56% |
| Fats | 38.27g | 6.73g | 49% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.055mg | 48% |
| Protein | 24.1g | 3.77g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 2.67g | 39% |
| Sodium | 1235mg | 328mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.041mg | 38% |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 3.3µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 0.261mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 0.42mg | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 8mg | 27% |
| Calories | 455kcal | 105kcal | 18% |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 0.21mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 0.339mg | 16% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 14.1mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 126mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 1.586g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.184mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 73µg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 101mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.013mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 163mg | 7% |
| Folate | 2µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 49IU | 2% |
| Carbs | 1.86g | 7.4g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 1.2µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.024mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 7.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 4.78g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
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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
65%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 907mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.228g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)