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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
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 +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.
Chorizo
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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% 0% 4.4% 23% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
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 +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
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 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 +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
40% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 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 +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.
Chorizo Béchamel sauce
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Chorizo Béchamel sauce DV% diff.
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo 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
65%
Chorizo
15%
Béchamel sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
19%
Béchamel sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 907mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.228g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.