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Potato chips vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Potato chips and Béchamel sauce?

  • Béchamel sauce has less Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Manganese, and Vitamin K than Potato chips.
  • Potato chips's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 60% higher.
  • Potato chips has 48 times more Fiber than Béchamel sauce. Potato chips has 4.8g of Fiber, while Béchamel sauce has 0.1g.
  • Béchamel sauce contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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 Iron +676.2%
Contains more Magnesium +346.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.4%
Contains more Potassium +682.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +159.5%
Contains more Copper +2253.8%
Contains more Manganese +1733.3%
Contains more Selenium +145.5%
Contains more Calcium +425%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 8% 11% 44% 15% 43% 12% 5% 4% 18%
Contains more Iron +676.2%
Contains more Magnesium +346.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.4%
Contains more Potassium +682.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +159.5%
Contains more Copper +2253.8%
Contains more Manganese +1733.3%
Contains more Selenium +145.5%
Contains more Calcium +425%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +5258.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +3787.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +203.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1366.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1509.8%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +3583.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.184
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 4% 36% 3% 14% 43% 5% 21% 10% 7% 38% 2%
Contains more Vitamin E +5258.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +3787.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +203.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1366.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1509.8%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +3583.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.184

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +85.7%
Contains more Fats +414.1%
Contains more Carbs +614.9%
Contains more Other +150%
Contains more Water +4145.3%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Protein +85.7%
Contains more Fats +414.1%
Contains more Carbs +614.9%
Contains more Other +150%
Contains more Water +4145.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +268.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +667.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.4%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
34% 42% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.586 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +268.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +667.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato chips Béchamel sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Béchamel sauce Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 7.3g Potato chips
Protein 7g 3.77g Potato chips
Fats 34.6g 6.73g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 7.4g Potato chips
Calories 536kcal 105kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g 4.78g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 0.1g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 126mg Béchamel sauce
Iron 1.63mg 0.21mg Potato chips
Magnesium 67mg 15mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 101mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 163mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 328mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 0.42mg Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg 0.013mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.024mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 3.3µg Potato chips
Vitamin A 0IU 262IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 73µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.17mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0.8mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.055mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.184mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.261mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.339mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.041mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 9µg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin K 22.1µg 0.6µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.046mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg 0.147mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.198mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg 0.32mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg 0.259mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg 0.082mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.157mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg 0.219mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg 0.089mg Potato chips
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 2.152g Béchamel sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 2.67g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 1.586g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Béchamel sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
59%
Potato chips
16%
Béchamel sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
19%
Béchamel sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 320mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.808g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $2)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.