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Coffee vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between coffee and béchamel sauce

  • Béchamel sauce is richer than coffee in phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin D, selenium, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for béchamel sauce is 14% higher.
  • Coffee contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water 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.
Coffee
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.6% 4.3% 0.38% 0.67% 0.55% 1.3% 0.26% 3% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +232.7%
Contains more IronIron +2000%
Contains more CopperCopper +550%
Contains more ZincZinc +2000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3266.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Manganese ~0.024mg

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.
Coffee
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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% 0.2% 0% 3.5% 18% 3.6% 15% 0.23% 0% 0.25% 1.5% 1.4%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +500%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +442.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
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99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 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 WaterWater +23.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3041.7%
Contains more FatsFats +33550%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +206.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
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11% 83% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17700%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +158500%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffee Béchamel sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 2mg 328mg 14%
Phosphorus 3mg 101mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Calcium 2mg 126mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 1.586g 11%
Caffeine 40mg 0mg 10%
Fats 0.02g 6.73g 10%
Saturated fat 0.002g 2.152g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.184mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 73µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.015g 2.67g 7%
Protein 0.12g 3.77g 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Selenium 0µg 3.3µg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU 6%
Calories 1kcal 105kcal 5%
Zinc 0.02mg 0.42mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg 3%
Iron 0.01mg 0.21mg 3%
Potassium 49mg 163mg 3%
Magnesium 3mg 15mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.055mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.041mg 3%
Carbs 0g 7.4g 2%
Choline 2.6mg 14.1mg 2%
Folate 2µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.339mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg 1%
Copper 0.002mg 0.013mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.17mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 7.3g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.78g N/A
Fiber 0g 0.1g 0%
Manganese 0.023mg 0.024mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.191mg 0.261mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.001mg 0.147mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.002mg 0.198mg 0%
Leucine 0.005mg 0.32mg 0%
Lysine 0.001mg 0.259mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.082mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.003mg 0.157mg 0%
Valine 0.003mg 0.219mg 0%
Histidine 0.002mg 0.089mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coffee 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
3%
Coffee
15%
Béchamel sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coffee
19%
Béchamel sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $1)
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

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. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/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.