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Currant vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Currant and Béchamel sauce different?

  • Currant is higher in Vitamin C, Fiber, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin K, however, Béchamel sauce is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Currant is 45% higher.
  • Currant contains 43 times more Fiber than Béchamel sauce. While Currant contains 4.3g of Fiber, Béchamel sauce contains only 0.1g.
  • Currant has less Saturated Fat.

Currants, red and white, raw and Sauce, homemade, white, thin are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Iron +376.2%
Contains more Potassium +68.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +723.1%
Contains more Manganese +675%
Contains more Calcium +281.8%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +129.5%
Contains more Zinc +82.6%
Contains more Selenium +450%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 10% 19% 25% 1% 7% 36% 25% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 8% 11% 44% 15% 43% 12% 5% 4% 18%
Contains more Iron +376.2%
Contains more Potassium +68.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +723.1%
Contains more Manganese +675%
Contains more Calcium +281.8%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +129.5%
Contains more Zinc +82.6%
Contains more Selenium +450%

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 C +5025%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1733.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +523.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +70%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +268%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +429.7%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 0% 137% 10% 12% 2% 4% 17% 6% 0% 28%
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 C +5025%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1733.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +523.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +70%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +268%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +429.7%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +86.5%
Contains more Protein +169.3%
Contains more Fats +3265%
Contains more Other +121.5%
Equal in Water - 80.66
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 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 Carbs +86.5%
Contains more Protein +169.3%
Contains more Fats +3265%
Contains more Other +121.5%
Equal in Water - 80.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9435.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1702.3%
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
34% 42% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.586 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9435.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1702.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Currant Béchamel sauce Opinion
Net carbs 9.5g 7.3g Currant
Protein 1.4g 3.77g Béchamel sauce
Fats 0.2g 6.73g Béchamel sauce
Carbs 13.8g 7.4g Currant
Calories 56kcal 105kcal Béchamel sauce
Fructose 3.53g Currant
Sugar 7.37g 4.78g Béchamel sauce
Fiber 4.3g 0.1g Currant
Calcium 33mg 126mg Béchamel sauce
Iron 1mg 0.21mg Currant
Magnesium 13mg 15mg Béchamel sauce
Phosphorus 44mg 101mg Béchamel sauce
Potassium 275mg 163mg Currant
Sodium 1mg 328mg Currant
Zinc 0.23mg 0.42mg Béchamel sauce
Copper 0.107mg 0.013mg Currant
Manganese 0.186mg 0.024mg Currant
Selenium 0.6µg 3.3µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A 42IU 262IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 73µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.17mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin C 41mg 0.8mg Currant
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.055mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.184mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.261mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 0.339mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.041mg Currant
Folate 8µg 9µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin K 11µg 0.6µg Currant
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 0mg 8mg Currant
Saturated Fat 0.017g 2.152g Currant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 2.67g Béchamel sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 1.586g Béchamel sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Currant 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
18%
Currant
16%
Béchamel sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Currant
19%
Béchamel sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Currant
Currant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Currant
Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.135g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/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.