Pasta vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pasta and Béchamel sauce different?
- Pasta is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, Copper, and Manganese, however, Béchamel sauce is richer in Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE.
- Daily need coverage for Sodium from Béchamel sauce is 14% higher.
- Pasta contains 9 times more Manganese than Béchamel sauce. While Pasta contains 0.224mg of Manganese, Béchamel sauce contains only 0.024mg.
- Béchamel sauce has less Cholesterol.
Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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.
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Iron
+442.9%
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Magnesium
+20%
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-98.2%
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Zinc
+33.3%
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Copper
+615.4%
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Manganese
+833.3%
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Calcium
+2000%
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Phosphorus
+60.3%
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Potassium
+579.2%
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Iron
+442.9%
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Magnesium
+20%
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Sodium
-98.2%
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Zinc
+33.3%
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Copper
+615.4%
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Manganese
+833.3%
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Calcium
+2000%
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Phosphorus
+60.3%
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Potassium
+579.2%
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.
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Vitamin B1
+280%
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Vitamin B3
+280.1%
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Folate
+611.1%
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Vitamin A
+1210%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+22.7%
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Vitamin B5
+85.2%
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Vitamin B6
+20.6%
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Vitamin B12
+114.3%
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Vitamin B1
+280%
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Vitamin B3
+280.1%
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Folate
+611.1%
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Vitamin A
+1210%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+22.7%
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Vitamin B5
+85.2%
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Vitamin B6
+20.6%
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Vitamin B12
+114.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+36.6%
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Carbs
+236.9%
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Fats
+541%
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Water
+17.6%
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+364.5%
Protein:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
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0.31 g
Protein:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
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1.44 g
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Protein
+36.6%
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Carbs
+236.9%
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+541%
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+17.6%
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+364.5%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-93%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2053.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+269.7%
Saturated Fat:
0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.429 g
Saturated Fat:
2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.586 g
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-93%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2053.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+269.7%
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 24.93g | 7.3g |
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| Protein | 5.15g | 3.77g |
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| Fats | 1.05g | 6.73g |
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| Carbs | 24.93g | 7.4g |
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| Calories | 131kcal | 105kcal |
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| Sugar | 4.78g |
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| Fiber | 0.1g |
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| Calcium | 6mg | 126mg |
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| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.21mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 63mg | 101mg |
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| Potassium | 24mg | 163mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 328mg |
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| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.42mg |
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| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.013mg |
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| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.024mg |
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| Selenium | 3.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 20IU | 262IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 6µg | 73µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin D | 49IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.184mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 0.261mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.339mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.041mg |
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| Folate | 64µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.046mg |
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| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.147mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.198mg |
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| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0.32mg |
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| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.259mg |
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| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.082mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.157mg |
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| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.219mg |
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| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.089mg |
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| Cholesterol | 33mg | 8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.15g | 2.152g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.124g | 2.67g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 1.586g |
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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
16%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.002g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.