Lard vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Lard and Béchamel sauce?
- Lard is higher in Vitamin D, yet Béchamel sauce is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B5.
- Lard's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 185% more.
- Lard has 12 times more Cholesterol than Béchamel sauce. While Lard has 95mg of Cholesterol, Béchamel sauce has only 8mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Béchamel sauce is lower.
We used Lard and Sauce, homemade, white, thin types in this article.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +281.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1550% |
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 EVitamin E | +252.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +108.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +252.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1385.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
39.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
45.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
11.2 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 | +1589.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +606.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -94.5% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 902kcal | 105kcal |
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| Protein | 0g | 3.77g |
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| Fats | 100g | 6.73g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 7.3g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 7.4g |
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| Cholesterol | 95mg | 8mg |
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| Vitamin D | 102IU | 49IU |
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| Magnesium | 0mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 0mg | 126mg |
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| Potassium | 0mg | 163mg |
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| Iron | 0mg | 0.21mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 4.78g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g |
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| Copper | 0mg | 0.013mg |
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| Zinc | 0.11mg | 0.42mg |
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| Phosphorus | 0mg | 101mg |
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| Sodium | 0mg | 328mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 262IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 73µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2.5µg | 1.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0mg | 0.024mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 3.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.184mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.261mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.339mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.6µg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 9µg |
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| Choline | 49.7mg | 14.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 39.2g | 2.152g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 45.1g | 2.67g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 11.2g | 1.586g |
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| Tryptophan | 0mg | 0.046mg |
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| Threonine | 0mg | 0.147mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0mg | 0.198mg |
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| Leucine | 0mg | 0.32mg |
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| Lysine | 0mg | 0.259mg |
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| Methionine | 0mg | 0.082mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0mg | 0.157mg |
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| Valine | 0mg | 0.219mg |
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| Histidine | 0mg | 0.089mg |
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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
9%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lard is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lard contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 37.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)