Fish sauce vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Fish sauce and Béchamel sauce
- Fish sauce is richer in Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Folate, and Manganese, yet Béchamel sauce is richer in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for Sodium from Fish sauce is 327% higher.
- Fish sauce contains 12 times more Magnesium than Béchamel sauce. Fish sauce contains 175mg of Magnesium, while Béchamel sauce contains 15mg.
- Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve 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 | +1066.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +76.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +271.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +284.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +870.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +175.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +193% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +110% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1342.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.8% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +786.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +865.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +60% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2083.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +358.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +222.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +187.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.06 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
3.64 g
Water:
71.07 g
Other:
20.22 g
Protein:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1304.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +67200% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +103.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.003 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.003 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.586 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -99.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +133400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +52766.7% |
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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| Calories | 35kcal | 105kcal |
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| Protein | 5.06g | 3.77g |
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| Fats | 0.01g | 6.73g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.64g | 7.3g |
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| Carbs | 3.64g | 7.4g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 49IU |
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| Magnesium | 175mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 43mg | 126mg |
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| Potassium | 288mg | 163mg |
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| Iron | 0.78mg | 0.21mg |
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| Sugar | 3.64g | 4.78g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g |
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| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.013mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.42mg |
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| Phosphorus | 7mg | 101mg |
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| Sodium | 7851mg | 328mg |
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| Vitamin A | 12IU | 262IU |
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| Vitamin A | 4µg | 73µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.233mg | 0.024mg |
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| Selenium | 9.1µg | 3.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.184mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.313mg | 0.261mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.118mg | 0.339mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.396mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.48µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.6µg |
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| Folate | 51µg | 9µg |
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| Choline | 13.2mg | 14.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.003g | 2.152g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 2.67g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.003g | 1.586g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.046mg |
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| Threonine | 0.147mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.198mg |
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| Leucine | 0.32mg |
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| Lysine | 0.259mg |
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| Methionine | 0.082mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg |
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| Valine | 0.219mg |
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| Histidine | 0.089mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
20%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.14g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.149g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 7523mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)