Mars vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mars and béchamel sauce?
- Mars is richer than béchamel sauce in iron and fiber.
- Mars's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 47% more.
- Mars has 20 times more fiber than béchamel sauce. While mars has 2g of fiber, béchamel sauce has only 0.1g.
- The amount of sugar in béchamel sauce is lower.
We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies 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 more IronIron | +309.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40% |
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 | +60% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +187.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +878.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +59.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4644.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 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 | -81.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 11.651g | 2.152g | 43% |
| Carbs | 72.4g | 7.4g | 22% |
| Calories | 475kcal | 105kcal | 19% |
| Fats | 19.32g | 6.73g | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.184mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.586g | 11% | |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 0.21mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 73µg | 8% | |
| Fiber | 2g | 0.1g | 8% |
| Sodium | 136mg | 328mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.67g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.339mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 6% | |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 49IU | 6% | |
| Potassium | 163mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 5% | |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 90mg | 126mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 4% | |
| Choline | 14.1mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.261mg | 2% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.024mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.013mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 4.28g | 3.77g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.8mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 70.4g | 7.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | 4.78g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | 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% |
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
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15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.499g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $2)
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