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English muffin vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between English muffin and Béchamel sauce

  • English muffin is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Iron, and Vitamin B3, yet Béchamel sauce is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from English muffin is 14% higher.
  • English muffin contains 27 times more Fiber than Béchamel sauce. English muffin contains 2.7g of Fiber, while Béchamel sauce contains 0.1g.
  • English muffin contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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 more Iron +323.8%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.7%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Copper +892.3%
Contains more Manganese +1387.5%
Contains more Calcium +142.3%
Contains more Potassium +24.4%
Contains less Sodium -29.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 8% 11% 44% 15% 43% 12% 5% 4% 18%
Contains more Iron +323.8%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.7%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Copper +892.3%
Contains more Manganese +1387.5%
Contains more Calcium +142.3%
Contains more Potassium +24.4%
Contains less Sodium -29.3%

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 B1 +229.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.6%
Contains more Folate +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +650%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.041
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
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 B1 +229.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.6%
Contains more Folate +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +650%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.041

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +104.2%
Contains more Carbs +521.6%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Contains more Fats +273.9%
Contains more Water +91.6%
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 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 Protein +104.2%
Contains more Carbs +521.6%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Contains more Fats +273.9%
Contains more Water +91.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +784.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.6%
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
34% 42% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.586 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +784.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Béchamel sauce Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 7.3g English muffin
Protein 7.7g 3.77g English muffin
Fats 1.8g 6.73g Béchamel sauce
Carbs 46g 7.4g English muffin
Calories 235kcal 105kcal English muffin
Sugar 4.78g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 0.1g English muffin
Calcium 52mg 126mg Béchamel sauce
Iron 0.89mg 0.21mg English muffin
Magnesium 21mg 15mg English muffin
Phosphorus 133mg 101mg English muffin
Potassium 131mg 163mg Béchamel sauce
Sodium 464mg 328mg Béchamel sauce
Zinc 0.7mg 0.42mg English muffin
Copper 0.129mg 0.013mg English muffin
Manganese 0.357mg 0.024mg English muffin
Selenium 3.3µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A 0IU 262IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 73µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin E 0.17mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 49IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 1.2µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.8mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.055mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.184mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.261mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.339mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.041mg English muffin
Folate 37µg 9µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.3µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin K 0.6µg Béchamel sauce
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.046mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg 0.147mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.198mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg 0.32mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg 0.259mg Béchamel sauce
Methionine 0.139mg 0.082mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.157mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg 0.219mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg 0.089mg English muffin
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.259g 2.152g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 2.67g Béchamel sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 1.586g Béchamel sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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English muffin 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
15%
English muffin
16%
Béchamel sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
19%
Béchamel sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.893g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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