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Sardine vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sardine and Béchamel sauce

  • Béchamel sauce has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Vitamin D, Copper, and Vitamin E than Sardine.
  • Sardine covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 360% more than Béchamel sauce.
  • Sardine has 20 times more Vitamin B3 than Béchamel sauce. While Sardine has 5.245mg of Vitamin B3, Béchamel sauce has only 0.261mg.
  • Béchamel sauce has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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 Calcium +203.2%
Contains more Iron +1290.5%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +385.1%
Contains more Potassium +143.6%
Contains more Zinc +211.9%
Contains more Copper +1330.8%
Contains more Manganese +350%
Contains more Selenium +1497%
Equal in Sodium - 328
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 8% 11% 44% 15% 43% 12% 5% 4% 18%
Contains more Calcium +203.2%
Contains more Iron +1290.5%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +385.1%
Contains more Potassium +143.6%
Contains more Zinc +211.9%
Contains more Copper +1330.8%
Contains more Manganese +350%
Contains more Selenium +1497%
Equal in Sodium - 328

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.
Sardine
10
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Contains more Vitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1909.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.3%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2880%
Contains more Vitamin K +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +142.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Folate - 9
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
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 E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1909.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.3%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2880%
Contains more Vitamin K +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +142.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Folate - 9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +553.1%
Contains more Fats +70.1%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +35.3%
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 +553.1%
Contains more Fats +70.1%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +35.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -29%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +224.6%
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
34% 42% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.586 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +224.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Béchamel sauce Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.3g Béchamel sauce
Protein 24.62g 3.77g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 6.73g Sardine
Carbs 0g 7.4g Béchamel sauce
Calories 208kcal 105kcal Sardine
Sugar 0g 4.78g Sardine
Fiber 0g 0.1g Béchamel sauce
Calcium 382mg 126mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 0.21mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 15mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 101mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 163mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 328mg Sardine
Zinc 1.31mg 0.42mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.013mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.024mg Sardine
Selenium 52.7µg 3.3µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 262IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 73µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.17mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU 49IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 1.2µg Sardine
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.055mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.184mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.261mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.339mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.041mg Sardine
Folate 10µg 9µg Sardine
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0.3µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.046mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.147mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.198mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 0.32mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 0.259mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.082mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.157mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 0.219mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.089mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 8mg Béchamel sauce
Saturated Fat 1.528g 2.152g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 2.67g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 1.586g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sardine 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
131%
Sardine
16%
Béchamel sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
19%
Béchamel sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.624g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 134mg)
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 - $7)

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/nutrients

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

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