French fries vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between french fries and béchamel sauce
- French fries have more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, fiber, copper, potassium, vitamin E, and manganese; however, béchamel sauce is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and calcium.
- French fries cover your daily need for vitamin B6, 25% more than béchamel sauce.
- French fries have 38 times more fiber than béchamel sauce. While french fries have 3.8g of fiber, béchamel sauce has only 0.1g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil 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 | +133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +255.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +285.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +853.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +929.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +600% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +266.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +487.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +882.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +209.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1051% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +71.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +807.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1766.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +233.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +161% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +371.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
Protein:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +118.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +460% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +109.2% |
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Protein
~3.77g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 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 | +123.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +240.4% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~2.152g
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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| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.041mg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 1.586g | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 0.261mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 0.1g | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.124mg | 0.013mg | 12% |
| Fats | 14.73g | 6.73g | 12% |
| Potassium | 579mg | 163mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 41.44g | 7.4g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.184mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 126mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.055mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.247mg | 0.024mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 0.17mg | 10% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 105kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 0.6µg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.21mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 73µg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.969g | 2.67g | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 49IU | 6% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 328mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 15mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.339mg | 5% |
| Folate | 30µg | 9µg | 5% |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 14.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 0.8mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 3.3µg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 101mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 2.336g | 2.152g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.43g | 3.77g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 37.64g | 7.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 4.78g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.198mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.32mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.259mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.219mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g | N/A |
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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
27%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.184g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)