Cocktail sauce vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Cocktail sauce and Béchamel sauce?
- Cocktail sauce is richer in Vitamin C, Copper, and Iron, yet Béchamel sauce is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin D.
- Cocktail sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 28% higher.
- Cocktail sauce has 15 times more Vitamin C than Béchamel sauce. Cocktail sauce has 11.6mg of Vitamin C, while Béchamel sauce has 0.8mg.
- Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium.
We used Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve 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 | +13.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +89.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +295.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +753.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +516.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +384.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +236.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
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 CVitamin C | +1350% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +37% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +535.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +214.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +95.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +633.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +88.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +161.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +291.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +398.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +28.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.36 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
28.22 g
Water:
65.67 g
Other:
3.7 g
Protein:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +281.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +156.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +177.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +541% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.8% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 124kcal | 105kcal |
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| Protein | 1.36g | 3.77g |
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| Fats | 1.05g | 6.73g |
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| Vitamin C | 11.6mg | 0.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 26.42g | 7.3g |
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| Carbs | 28.22g | 7.4g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 49IU |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 26mg | 126mg |
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| Potassium | 309mg | 163mg |
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| Iron | 0.83mg | 0.21mg |
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| Sugar | 11.83g | 4.78g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 0.1g |
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| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.013mg |
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| Zinc | 0.38mg | 0.42mg |
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| Phosphorus | 30mg | 101mg |
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| Sodium | 983mg | 328mg |
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| Vitamin A | 359IU | 262IU |
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| Vitamin A | 18µg | 73µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.08mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.148mg | 0.024mg |
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| Selenium | 2.2µg | 3.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.021mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.047mg | 0.184mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.82mg | 0.261mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg | 0.339mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.4µg | 0.6µg |
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| Folate | 17µg | 9µg |
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| Choline | 11mg | 14.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0g | 2.152g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 2.67g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 1.586g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.046mg |
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| Threonine | 0.147mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.198mg |
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| Leucine | 0.32mg |
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| Lysine | 0.259mg |
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| Methionine | 0.082mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg |
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| Valine | 0.219mg |
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| Histidine | 0.089mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
13%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocktail sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.152g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 655mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.