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Flaxseed oil vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Flaxseed oil and Béchamel sauce

  • Flaxseed oil has more Copper, Manganese, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Béchamel sauce has more Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Flaxseed oil's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 34% more.
  • Flaxseed oil has 41 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Béchamel sauce. Flaxseed oil has 64.876g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Béchamel sauce has 1.586g.
  • Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed 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 +61.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Copper +415.4%
Contains more Manganese +487.5%
Contains more Calcium +1300%
Contains more Phosphorus +274.1%
Contains more Potassium +425.8%
Contains more Zinc +35.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 11% 12% 3% 1% 9% 23% 19% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 8% 11% 44% 15% 43% 12% 5% 4% 18%
Contains more Iron +61.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Copper +415.4%
Contains more Manganese +487.5%
Contains more Calcium +1300%
Contains more Phosphorus +274.1%
Contains more Potassium +425.8%
Contains more Zinc +35.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 15

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 E +317.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +450%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 15% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9%
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 +317.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +450%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1371.2%
Contains more Protein +918.9%
Contains more Carbs +1797.4%
Contains more Water +50312.5%
Contains more Other +1957.1%
99%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 99.01 g
Carbs: 0.39 g
Water: 0.16 g
Other: 0.07 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 Fats +1371.2%
Contains more Protein +918.9%
Contains more Carbs +1797.4%
Contains more Water +50312.5%
Contains more Other +1957.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +672.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3990.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.2%
10% 22% 69%
Saturated Fat: 9.047 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 64.876 g
34% 42% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.586 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +672.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3990.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flaxseed oil Béchamel sauce Opinion
Net carbs 0.39g 7.3g Béchamel sauce
Protein 0.37g 3.77g Béchamel sauce
Fats 99.01g 6.73g Flaxseed oil
Carbs 0.39g 7.4g Béchamel sauce
Calories 878kcal 105kcal Flaxseed oil
Sugar 4.78g Flaxseed oil
Fiber 0.1g Béchamel sauce
Calcium 9mg 126mg Béchamel sauce
Iron 0.34mg 0.21mg Flaxseed oil
Magnesium 15mg 15mg
Phosphorus 27mg 101mg Béchamel sauce
Potassium 31mg 163mg Béchamel sauce
Sodium 6mg 328mg Flaxseed oil
Zinc 0.31mg 0.42mg Béchamel sauce
Copper 0.067mg 0.013mg Flaxseed oil
Manganese 0.141mg 0.024mg Flaxseed oil
Selenium 3.3µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A 262IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A RAE 73µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.17mg Flaxseed oil
Vitamin D 49IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 1.2µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin C 0.8mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B1 0.055mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B2 0.184mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B3 0.261mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B5 0.339mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B6 0.041mg Béchamel sauce
Folate 9µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B12 0.3µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin K 3.3µg 0.6µg Flaxseed oil
Tryptophan 0.046mg Béchamel sauce
Threonine 0.147mg Béchamel sauce
Isoleucine 0.198mg Béchamel sauce
Leucine 0.32mg Béchamel sauce
Lysine 0.259mg Béchamel sauce
Methionine 0.082mg Béchamel sauce
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Béchamel sauce
Valine 0.219mg Béchamel sauce
Histidine 0.089mg Béchamel sauce
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Flaxseed oil
Trans Fat 0.184g Béchamel sauce
Saturated Fat 9.047g 2.152g Béchamel sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 20.634g 2.67g Flaxseed oil
Polyunsaturated fat 64.876g 1.586g Flaxseed oil
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.034g Flaxseed oil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 15.679g Flaxseed oil
Omega-3 - ALA 48.93g Flaxseed oil
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.077g Flaxseed oil
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Flaxseed oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flaxseed oil 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
2%
Flaxseed oil
16%
Béchamel sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Flaxseed oil
19%
Béchamel sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.895g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Flaxseed oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171442/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.