Feta vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between feta and béchamel sauce
- Feta is richer than béchamel sauce in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for feta is 64% higher.
- Feta contains 11 times more cholesterol than béchamel sauce. Feta contains 89mg of cholesterol, while béchamel sauce contains 8mg.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, feta 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +291.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +209.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +146.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +585.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +233.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +354.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +162.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +71.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +358.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +279.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +185.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +934.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +463.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +255.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.21 g
Fats:
21.28 g
Carbs:
4.09 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
5.2 g
Protein:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +276.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +216.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +261.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +80.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +46.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.591 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 | +73.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +168.4% |
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 | 14.946g | 2.152g | 58% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.69µg | 0.3µg | 58% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.844mg | 0.184mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 493mg | 126mg | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 337mg | 101mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.424mg | 0.041mg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 8mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 917mg | 328mg | 26% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 0.42mg | 22% |
| Fats | 21.28g | 6.73g | 22% |
| Selenium | 15µg | 3.3µg | 21% |
| Protein | 14.21g | 3.77g | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.967mg | 0.339mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.055mg | 8% |
| Calories | 264kcal | 105kcal | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.591g | 1.586g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 125µg | 73µg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 0.21mg | 6% |
| Folate | 32µg | 9µg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.623g | 2.67g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.991mg | 0.261mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 16IU | 49IU | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 1.2µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 163mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.013mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.09g | 7.4g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.09g | 7.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.09g | 4.78g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.028mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 14.1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.637mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.803mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.395mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.219mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.368mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.675mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.065mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.397mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
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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
54%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Feta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Feta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.69g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 589mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.794g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.5)