Nutmeg vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between nutmeg and béchamel sauce
- The amount of manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, vitamin B1, folate, phosphorus, and zinc in nutmeg is higher than in béchamel sauce.
- Nutmeg covers your daily manganese needs 125% more than béchamel sauce.
- Béchamel sauce has 208 times less fiber than nutmeg. Nutmeg has 20.8g of fiber, while béchamel sauce has 0.1g.
- Béchamel sauce contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, nutmeg, ground 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 | +1120% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +46% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +114.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1347.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +7800% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +411.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +110.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11983.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +106.3% |
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 | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +529.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +397.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +290.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +744.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1360% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +222.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +60.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.84 g
Fats:
36.31 g
Carbs:
49.29 g
Water:
6.23 g
Other:
2.33 g
Protein:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +439.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +566.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1194.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.35 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 | +20.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +353.1% |
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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| Manganese | 2.9mg | 0.024mg | 125% |
| Copper | 1.027mg | 0.013mg | 113% |
| Saturated fat | 25.94g | 2.152g | 108% |
| Fiber | 20.8g | 0.1g | 83% |
| Fats | 36.31g | 6.73g | 46% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 15mg | 40% |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 0.21mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.346mg | 0.055mg | 24% |
| Calories | 525kcal | 105kcal | 21% |
| Folate | 76µg | 9µg | 17% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 0.42mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 213mg | 101mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 328mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 49.29g | 7.4g | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.184mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.041mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.35g | 1.586g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 73µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.339mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 184mg | 126mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 163mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 49IU | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.299mg | 0.261mg | 6% |
| Protein | 5.84g | 3.77g | 4% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 3.3µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0.8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 14.1mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.22g | 2.67g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 28.49g | 7.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.99g | 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% |
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
121%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 312mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 23.788g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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