Duck fat vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Duck fat and Béchamel sauce different?

Duck fat is higher in Vitamin D, Choline, and Vitamin E , however, Béchamel sauce is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin B12.
Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Duck fat is 155% higher.
Duck fat contains 16 times more Vitamin E than Béchamel sauce. While Duck fat contains 2.7mg of Vitamin E , Béchamel sauce contains only 0.17mg.
Béchamel sauce has less Saturated Fat.

Fat, duck 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.

Duck fat

Béchamel sauce

Contains less Sodium -100%

Contains more Calcium +∞%

Contains more Iron +∞%

Contains more Magnesium +∞%

Contains more Phosphorus +∞%

Contains more Potassium +∞%

Contains more Zinc +∞%

Contains more Copper +∞%

Contains more Selenium +1550%

Duck fat

Béchamel sauce

Contains less Sodium -100%

Contains more Calcium +∞%

Contains more Iron +∞%

Contains more Magnesium +∞%

Contains more Phosphorus +∞%

Contains more Potassium +∞%

Contains more Zinc +∞%

Contains more Copper +∞%

Contains more Selenium +1550%

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.

Duck fat

Béchamel sauce

Contains more Vitamin E +1488.2%

Contains more Vitamin D +300%

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Contains more Folate +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Duck fat

Béchamel sauce

Contains more Vitamin E +1488.2%

Contains more Vitamin D +300%

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Contains more Folate +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Duck fat

Béchamel sauce

Contains more Fats +1382.9%

Contains more Protein +∞%

Contains more Carbs +∞%

Contains more Water +40230%

Contains more Other +∞%

Duck fat

Protein: 0 g

Fats: 99.8 g

Carbs: 0 g

Water: 0.2 g

Other: 0 g

Béchamel sauce

Protein: 3.77 g

Fats: 6.73 g

Carbs: 7.4 g

Water: 80.66 g

Other: 1.44 g

Contains more Fats +1382.9%

Contains more Protein +∞%

Contains more Carbs +∞%

Contains more Water +40230%

Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Duck fat

Béchamel sauce

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1746.4%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +713.4%

Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%

Duck fat

Saturated Fat: 33.2 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 49.3 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 12.9 g

Béchamel sauce

Saturated Fat: 2.152 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 2.67 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.586 g

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1746.4%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +713.4%

Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Sugar
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Cholesterol
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in Glycemic Index
Rich in minerals
Rich in vitamins
Lower in price	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	0g	7.3g
Protein	0g	3.77g
Fats	99.8g	6.73g
Carbs	0g	7.4g
Calories	882kcal	105kcal
Sugar	0g	4.78g
Fiber	0g	0.1g
Calcium	0mg	126mg
Iron	0mg	0.21mg
Magnesium	0mg	15mg
Phosphorus	0mg	101mg
Potassium	0mg	163mg
Sodium	0mg	328mg
Zinc	0mg	0.42mg
Copper	0mg	0.013mg
Manganese		0.024mg
Selenium	0.2µg	3.3µg
Vitamin A	0IU	262IU
Vitamin A RAE	0µg	73µg
Vitamin E	2.7mg	0.17mg
Vitamin D	191IU	49IU
Vitamin D	4.8µg	1.2µg
Vitamin C	0mg	0.8mg
Vitamin B1	0mg	0.055mg
Vitamin B2	0mg	0.184mg
Vitamin B3	0mg	0.261mg
Vitamin B5	0mg	0.339mg
Vitamin B6	0mg	0.041mg
Folate	0µg	9µg
Vitamin B12	0µg	0.3µg
Vitamin K	0µg	0.6µg
Tryptophan	0mg	0.046mg
Threonine	0mg	0.147mg
Isoleucine	0mg	0.198mg
Leucine	0mg	0.32mg
Lysine	0mg	0.259mg
Methionine	0mg	0.082mg
Phenylalanine	0mg	0.157mg
Valine	0mg	0.219mg
Histidine	0mg	0.089mg
Cholesterol	100mg	8mg
Saturated Fat	33.2g	2.152g
Monounsaturated Fat	49.3g	2.67g
Polyunsaturated fat	12.9g	1.586g

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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

17%

16%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

19%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Duck fat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Duck fat contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 31.048g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)

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

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)