Spaghetti vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between spaghetti and béchamel sauce?
- Spaghetti is richer in selenium, manganese, copper, and fiber, yet béchamel sauce is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin D.
- Spaghetti's daily need coverage for selenium is 42% higher.
- Spaghetti has 18 times more fiber than béchamel sauce. Spaghetti has 1.8g of fiber, while béchamel sauce has 0.1g.
- Spaghetti contains less saturated fat.
We used Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more IronIron | +138.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +669.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1241.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1700% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +270.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +74.1% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +53.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +183.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +820% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +202.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +120.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.8 g
Fats:
0.93 g
Carbs:
30.86 g
Water:
62.13 g
Other:
0.28 g
Protein:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +317% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +623.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +414.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.326 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 | -91.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1938.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +386.5% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 26.4µg | 3.3µg | 42% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 328mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.184mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.024mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 126mg | 12% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.013mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 2.152g | 9% |
| Fats | 0.93g | 6.73g | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 73µg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 1.586g | 8% |
| Carbs | 30.86g | 7.4g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0.1g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 101mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 2.67g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 49IU | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.339mg | 5% |
| Protein | 5.8g | 3.77g | 4% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 163mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.21mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.055mg | 3% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 105kcal | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 14.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.261mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.06g | 7.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 4.78g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
3%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.976g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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