Skipjack tuna vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between skipjack tuna and béchamel sauce
- Béchamel sauce has less vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, copper, and potassium.
- Skipjack tuna covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 116% more than béchamel sauce.
- Béchamel sauce contains 24 times less vitamin B6 than skipjack tuna. Skipjack tuna contains 0.981mg of vitamin B6, while béchamel sauce contains 0.041mg.
- Béchamel sauce has less cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat 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 | +193.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +220.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +661.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +746.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +150% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +182.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1318.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +240.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +26.3% |
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 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +7086.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2292.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +630% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +305.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +44.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
Protein:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +648.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +470.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +421.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.403 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 | -80.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +998.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +293.5% |
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 B3 | 18.756mg | 0.261mg | 116% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 3.3µg | 79% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.19µg | 0.3µg | 79% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.981mg | 0.041mg | 72% |
| Protein | 28.21g | 3.77g | 49% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 101mg | 26% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 0.21mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 8mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 328mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 522mg | 163mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.013mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 126mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.42g | 2.152g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.403g | 1.586g | 8% |
| Fats | 1.29g | 6.73g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 44mg | 15mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 49IU | 6% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.243g | 2.67g | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.42mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 73µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.122mg | 0.184mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.339mg | 3% |
| Choline | 14.1mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 7.4g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 132kcal | 105kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.038mg | 0.055mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0.8mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 7.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.78g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Folate | 10µg | 9µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.316mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.237mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.3mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.293mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.59mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.835mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.101mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.453mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.83mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.091g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.237g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 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
72%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 281mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.732g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
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 - $8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.