Coconut oil vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between coconut oil and béchamel sauce
- Coconut oil has less phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin A, vitamin B5, and selenium.
- Coconut oil's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 402% more.
- Béchamel sauce is lower in saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Oil, coconut 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 less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +320% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2000% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +54.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +4600% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
99.06 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0.03 g
Other:
0.91 g
Protein:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1371.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +268766.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
82.475 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.702 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 | +137.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.4% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.586g
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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| Saturated fat | 82.475g | 2.152g | 365% |
| Fats | 99.06g | 6.73g | 142% |
| Calories | 892kcal | 105kcal | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 101mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.184mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 328mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 126mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.332g | 2.67g | 9% |
| Protein | 0g | 3.77g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 73µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.339mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 49IU | 6% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 3.3µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.055mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 163mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.02mg | 0.42mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 15mg | 4% |
| Choline | 0.3mg | 14.1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.041mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Folate | 0µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 7.4g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.261mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.05mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.702g | 1.586g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.024mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 7.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 4.78g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.028g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.676g | N/A |
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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
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15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 80.323g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in vitamins