Liver vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between liver and béchamel sauce?
- Béchamel sauce has less vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B5, copper, zinc, and vitamin B3 than liver.
- Liver's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 765% higher.
- Liver has 85 times more iron than béchamel sauce. Liver has 17.92mg of iron, while béchamel sauce has 0.21mg.
- Béchamel sauce contains less cholesterol.
We used Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Sauce, homemade, white, thin types in this comparison.
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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 | +8433.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4776.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1500% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +138.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1150% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1945.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1160% |
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 | +2850% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +7304.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +369.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1093.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3131.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1308.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1290.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +6123.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1711.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.02 g
Fats:
4.4 g
Carbs:
3.76 g
Water:
64.32 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +590.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +53% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +96.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.4% |
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.41 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.05 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 | -34.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +323.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +51% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 18.67µg | 0.3µg | 765% |
| Vitamin A | 5405µg | 73µg | 592% |
| Iron | 17.92mg | 0.21mg | 221% |
| Vitamin B2 | 2.196mg | 0.184mg | 155% |
| Selenium | 67.5µg | 3.3µg | 117% |
| Cholesterol | 355mg | 8mg | 116% |
| Vitamin B5 | 4.774mg | 0.339mg | 89% |
| Copper | 0.634mg | 0.013mg | 69% |
| Zinc | 6.72mg | 0.42mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.435mg | 0.261mg | 51% |
| Protein | 26.02g | 3.77g | 45% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.57mg | 0.041mg | 41% |
| Folate | 163µg | 9µg | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 23.6mg | 0.8mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 241mg | 101mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.258mg | 0.055mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 126mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 328mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.3mg | 0.024mg | 12% |
| Vitamin D | 49IU | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 6% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.63g | 2.67g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.05g | 1.586g | 4% |
| Fats | 4.4g | 6.73g | 4% |
| Choline | 14.1mg | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.41g | 2.152g | 3% |
| Calories | 165kcal | 105kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 3.76g | 7.4g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.76g | 7.3g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 163mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.78g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.366mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.107mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.32mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.319mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.007mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.645mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.274mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.607mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.708mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.04g | 0g | 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
422%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 279mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.742g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 347mg)
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 - $0.3)
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.