Mousse vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mousse and béchamel sauce?
- Mousse is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, copper, and monounsaturated fat, yet béchamel sauce is higher in polyunsaturated fat.
- Mousse's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 44% more.
- Mousse has 6 times more copper than béchamel sauce. While mousse has 0.075mg of copper, béchamel sauce has only 0.013mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in béchamel sauce is lower.
We used Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +161.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +476.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +52.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +145.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +124.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +31.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14% |
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 AVitamin A | +91.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +57.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +56.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +166.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +78.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.14 g
Fats:
16 g
Carbs:
16.07 g
Water:
62.94 g
Other:
0.85 g
Protein:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +137.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +117.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +69.4% |
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Protein
~3.77g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.151 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.879 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 | +88.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +80.4% |
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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| Cholesterol | 140mg | 8mg | 44% |
| Saturated fat | 9.151g | 2.152g | 32% |
| Fats | 16g | 6.73g | 14% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 328mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0.3µg | 7% |
| Selenium | 7.4µg | 3.3µg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 140µg | 73µg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.013mg | 7% |
| Calories | 225kcal | 105kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 49IU | 6% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.027g | 2.67g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.879g | 1.586g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.533mg | 0.339mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.21mg | 4% |
| Choline | 14.1mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 96mg | 126mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 16.07g | 7.4g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 117mg | 101mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.17mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.059mg | 0.024mg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Folate | 15µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.205mg | 0.184mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0.1g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.055mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Protein | 4.14g | 3.77g | 1% |
| Potassium | 143mg | 163mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.146mg | 0.261mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.47g | 7.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 14.81g | 4.78g | 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 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
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
18%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mousse is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.999g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.