Fish sandwich vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between fish sandwiches and béchamel sauce
- The amount of selenium, iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin K, manganese, and folate in fish sandwiches is higher than in béchamel sauce.
- Fish sandwiches cover your daily selenium needs 27% more than béchamel sauce.
- Béchamel sauce has 23 times less vitamin K than fish sandwiches. Fish sandwiches have 13.6µg of vitamin K, while béchamel sauce has 0.6µg.
- Béchamel sauce contains less cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Sauce, homemade, white, thin.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +614.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +476.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +16.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1000% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +445.5% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +240.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.5% |
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 | +125% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +223.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +281.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +723.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +70.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +126.7% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2166.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +411.1% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +105% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1116.7% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +500% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.29 g
Fats:
12.45 g
Carbs:
26.69 g
Water:
48.44 g
Other:
2.13 g
Protein:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
Other:
1.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +172.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +85% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +260.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +47.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +66.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.257 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 | -9.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +294.5% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~2.67g
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 Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Polyunsaturated fat | 6.257g | 1.586g | 31% |
Selenium | 18µg | 3.3µg | 27% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.68µg | 0.3µg | 16% |
Iron | 1.5mg | 0.21mg | 16% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.21mg | 0.055mg | 13% |
Protein | 10.29g | 3.77g | 13% |
Sodium | 602mg | 328mg | 12% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.15mg | 0.261mg | 12% |
Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 0.6µg | 11% |
Manganese | 0.264mg | 0.024mg | 10% |
Fats | 12.45g | 6.73g | 9% |
Cholesterol | 35mg | 8mg | 9% |
Calcium | 37mg | 126mg | 9% |
Folate | 46µg | 9µg | 9% |
Calories | 257kcal | 105kcal | 8% |
Copper | 0.075mg | 0.013mg | 7% |
Vitamin A | 6µg | 73µg | 7% |
Carbs | 26.69g | 7.4g | 6% |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1.2µg | 5% |
Vitamin D | 9IU | 49IU | 5% |
Fiber | 1g | 0.1g | 4% |
Choline | 28.9mg | 14.1mg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 0.17mg | 3% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.184mg | 3% |
Fructose | 1.47g | 2% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.041mg | 2% |
Phosphorus | 116mg | 101mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 25mg | 15mg | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.37mg | 0.339mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
Potassium | 206mg | 163mg | 1% |
Saturated fat | 1.949g | 2.152g | 1% |
Net carbs | 25.69g | 7.3g | N/A |
Sugar | 3.53g | 4.78g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.08g | N/A | |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.595g | 2.67g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.198mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.32mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.259mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.219mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.029g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.064g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.489g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.023g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.561g | 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
27%

15%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%

19%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Fish sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 274mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)