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Salmon oil vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Salmon oil and Béchamel sauce different?

  • Béchamel sauce is higher than Salmon oil in Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Vitamin B5, and Selenium.
  • Salmon oil covers your daily need of Cholesterol 159% more than Béchamel sauce.
  • Salmon oil contains 9 times more Saturated Fat than Béchamel sauce. Salmon oil contains 19.872g of Saturated Fat, while Béchamel sauce contains 2.152g.
  • Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol.

Fish oil, salmon and Sauce, homemade, white, thin types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 38% 14% 7.9% 4.3% 11% 43% 43% 3.1% 18%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.7% 16% 3.4% 36% 14% 42% 4.9% 20% 9.5% 38% 1.5% 6.8% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 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 FatsFats +1385.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 33% 45%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.872 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 29.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 40.324 g
34% 42% 25%
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 +987.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2442.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon oil Béchamel sauce Opinion
Calories 902kcal 105kcal Salmon oil
Protein 0g 3.77g Béchamel sauce
Fats 100g 6.73g Salmon oil
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Béchamel sauce
Net carbs 0g 7.3g Béchamel sauce
Carbs 0g 7.4g Béchamel sauce
Cholesterol 485mg 8mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 49IU Béchamel sauce
Magnesium 0mg 15mg Béchamel sauce
Calcium 0mg 126mg Béchamel sauce
Potassium 0mg 163mg Béchamel sauce
Iron 0mg 0.21mg Béchamel sauce
Sugar 4.78g Salmon oil
Fiber 0g 0.1g Béchamel sauce
Copper 0mg 0.013mg Béchamel sauce
Zinc 0mg 0.42mg Béchamel sauce
Phosphorus 0mg 101mg Béchamel sauce
Sodium 0mg 328mg Salmon oil
Vitamin A 0IU 262IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A 0µg 73µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin E 0.17mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 1.2µg Béchamel sauce
Manganese 0mg 0.024mg Béchamel sauce
Selenium 0µg 3.3µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.055mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.184mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.261mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.339mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.041mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin K 0.6µg Béchamel sauce
Folate 0µg 9µg Béchamel sauce
Choline 14.1mg Béchamel sauce
Saturated Fat 19.872g 2.152g Béchamel sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 29.037g 2.67g Salmon oil
Polyunsaturated fat 40.324g 1.586g Salmon oil
Tryptophan 0.046mg Béchamel sauce
Threonine 0.147mg Béchamel sauce
Isoleucine 0.198mg Béchamel sauce
Leucine 0.32mg Béchamel sauce
Lysine 0.259mg Béchamel sauce
Methionine 0.082mg Béchamel sauce
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Béchamel sauce
Valine 0.219mg Béchamel sauce
Histidine 0.089mg Béchamel sauce
Omega-3 - EPA 13.023g 0g Salmon oil
Omega-3 - DHA 18.232g 0g Salmon oil
Omega-3 - DPA 2.991g 0g Salmon oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salmon oil Béchamel sauce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Salmon oil
16%
Béchamel sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Salmon oil
19%
Béchamel sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon oil
Salmon oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon oil
Salmon oil contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 477mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Salmon oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172343/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.