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Chowder vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chowder and Béchamel sauce

  • The amount of Monounsaturated Fat in Béchamel sauce is higher than in Chowder.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, chicken corn chowder, chunky, ready-to-serve, single brand 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.
Equal in Sodium - 328
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 39% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 8% 11% 44% 15% 43% 12% 5% 4% 18%
Equal in Sodium - 328

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 +338.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 69% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +338.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21.6%
Contains more Other +44%
Equal in Fats - 6.73
Equal in Carbs - 7.4
Equal in Water - 80.66
3% 6% 8% 82%
Protein: 3.1 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 7.5 g
Water: 82.1 g
Other: 1 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 Protein +21.6%
Contains more Other +44%
Equal in Fats - 6.73
Equal in Carbs - 7.4
Equal in Water - 80.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110.2%
36% 26% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.9 g
34% 42% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.586 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chowder Béchamel sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chowder Béchamel sauce Opinion
Net carbs 6.6g 7.3g Béchamel sauce
Protein 3.1g 3.77g Béchamel sauce
Fats 6.3g 6.73g Béchamel sauce
Carbs 7.5g 7.4g Chowder
Calories 99kcal 105kcal Béchamel sauce
Sugar 4.78g Chowder
Fiber 0.9g 0.1g Chowder
Calcium 126mg Béchamel sauce
Iron 0.21mg Béchamel sauce
Magnesium 15mg Béchamel sauce
Phosphorus 101mg Béchamel sauce
Potassium 163mg Béchamel sauce
Sodium 299mg 328mg Chowder
Zinc 0.42mg Béchamel sauce
Copper 0.013mg Béchamel sauce
Manganese 0.024mg Béchamel sauce
Selenium 3.3µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A 1150IU 262IU Chowder
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 73µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin E 0.17mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 49IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 1.2µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin C 0.8mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B1 0.055mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B2 0.184mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B3 0.261mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B5 0.339mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B6 0.041mg Béchamel sauce
Folate 9µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B12 0.3µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin K 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 11mg 8mg Béchamel sauce
Saturated Fat 1.75g 2.152g Chowder
Monounsaturated Fat 1.27g 2.67g Béchamel sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 1.9g 1.586g Chowder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chowder 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
6%
Chowder
16%
Béchamel sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Chowder
19%
Béchamel sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chowder
Chowder contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.402g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chowder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171585/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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