Muffin vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are muffin and béchamel sauce different?
- Muffin is higher in vitamin K, manganese, choline, iron, folate, vitamin E, vitamin B1, and selenium; however, béchamel sauce is richer in calcium and vitamin D.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for muffin is 32% higher.
- Muffin contains 19 times more manganese than béchamel sauce. While muffin contains 0.449mg of manganese, béchamel sauce contains only 0.024mg.
Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Sauce, homemade, white, thin are the varieties used 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 | +519% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +361.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1770.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +148.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +186.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.5% |
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 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +858.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +205.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +443.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +38.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +6433.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +433.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +556% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +247.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +87.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.49 g
Fats:
16.07 g
Carbs:
53 g
Water:
24.96 g
Other:
1.48 g
Protein:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +138.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +616.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +223.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.103 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 | +80.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +410.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -24.3% |
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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.103g | 1.586g | 43% |
| Vitamin K | 39.2µg | 0.6µg | 32% |
| Manganese | 0.449mg | 0.024mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 53g | 7.4g | 15% |
| Calories | 375kcal | 105kcal | 14% |
| Choline | 92.5mg | 14.1mg | 14% |
| Fats | 16.07g | 6.73g | 14% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 0.21mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 1.63mg | 0.17mg | 10% |
| Folate | 48µg | 9µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.168mg | 0.055mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 3.3µg | 9% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 126mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.418mg | 0.261mg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 8mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 49IU | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 101mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.3µg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 73µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.013mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.822g | 2.67g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 0.1g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 2.844g | 2.152g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.47mg | 0.339mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.184mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 2% | |
| Potassium | 121mg | 163mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Protein | 4.49g | 3.77g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0.8mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.9g | 7.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 31.47g | 4.78g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 0.42mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 328mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.181mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.421mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.199mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.257mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | 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
30%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.692g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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