Onion vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between onions and béchamel sauce?
- Onions are higher in vitamin C, fiber, and vitamin B6, yet béchamel sauce is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D.
- Béchamel sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 14% more.
- Onions have 17 times more fiber than béchamel sauce. While onions have 1.7g of fiber, béchamel sauce has only 0.1g.
- The amount of saturated fat in onions is lower.
We used Onions, raw 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 CopperCopper | +200% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +437.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +447.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +147.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +248.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +560% |
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 | +825% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +192.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +111.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +581.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +175.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +131.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
9.34 g
Water:
89.11 g
Other:
0.35 g
Protein:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +242.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6630% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +311.4% |
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Water
~80.66g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.017 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 | -98% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20438.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +9229.4% |
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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| Sodium | 4mg | 328mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.184mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 29mg | 101mg | 10% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 6.73g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 1.586g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.042g | 2.152g | 10% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 126mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 73µg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 7.4mg | 0.8mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 2.67g | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 49IU | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.041mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0.1g | 6% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 3.3µg | 5% |
| Protein | 1.1g | 3.77g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.129mg | 0.024mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.123mg | 0.339mg | 4% |
| Folate | 19µg | 9µg | 3% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 105kcal | 3% |
| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.013mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.29g | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 14.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 146mg | 163mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 0.261mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.055mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 9.34g | 7.4g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 7.3g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.24g | 4.78g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.021mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.025mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.021mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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