Muenster cheese vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between muenster cheese and béchamel sauce
- Béchamel sauce has less calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin A, and vitamin B2.
- Muenster cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 85% more than béchamel sauce.
- Béchamel sauce contains 12 times less cholesterol than muenster cheese. Muenster cheese contains 96mg of cholesterol, while béchamel sauce contains 8mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, muenster 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 | +80% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +469% |
| Contains more IronIron | +95.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +138.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +569% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +363.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +339.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +200% |
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 | +308.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +52.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +73.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +390% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +316.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +323.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +153.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +78.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.41 g
Fats:
30.04 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
41.77 g
Other:
3.66 g
Protein:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +521% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +346.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +154.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +560.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +93.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.113 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.661 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 | +226.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +139.9% |
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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| Saturated fat | 19.113g | 2.152g | 77% |
| Calcium | 717mg | 126mg | 59% |
| Phosphorus | 468mg | 101mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.47µg | 0.3µg | 49% |
| Protein | 23.41g | 3.77g | 39% |
| Fats | 30.04g | 6.73g | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 8mg | 29% |
| Vitamin A | 298µg | 73µg | 25% |
| Zinc | 2.81mg | 0.42mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 3.3µg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.711g | 2.67g | 15% |
| Sodium | 628mg | 328mg | 13% |
| Calories | 368kcal | 105kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.32mg | 0.184mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.661g | 1.586g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.055mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.21mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 1.2µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.339mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 49IU | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 0.6µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.031mg | 0.013mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 1.12g | 7.4g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.103mg | 0.261mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.024mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 163mg | 1% |
| Folate | 12µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.12g | 7.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.12g | 4.78g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 14.1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.327mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.888mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.145mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.26mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.139mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.569mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.24mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.482mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.829mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muenster cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.66g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 300mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.961g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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.