Spread vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Spread and Béchamel sauce
- Spread has more Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Béchamel sauce is richer in Phosphorus.
- Spread covers your daily Sodium needs 19% more than Béchamel sauce.
- Béchamel sauce has 21 times less Vitamin K than Spread. Spread has 12.3µg of Vitamin K, while Béchamel sauce has 0.6µg.
- Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat 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 PotassiumPotassium | +1258.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +1613.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1950% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
80.83 g
Other:
2.07 g
Protein:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +154.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +43.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
~equal in
Water
~80.66g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.98 g
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 | +184.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +150.9% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~2.152g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 158kcal | 105kcal |
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| Protein | 0g | 3.77g |
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| Fats | 17.1g | 6.73g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 7.3g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 7.4g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg |
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| Vitamin D | 49IU |
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| Magnesium | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 126mg |
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| Potassium | 12mg | 163mg |
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| Iron | 0.21mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 4.78g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g |
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| Copper | 0.013mg |
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| Zinc | 0.42mg |
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| Phosphorus | 0mg | 101mg |
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| Sodium | 755mg | 328mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4489IU | 262IU |
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| Vitamin A | 73µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.7mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.024mg |
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| Selenium | 3.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.184mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.261mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.339mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 12.3µg | 0.6µg |
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| Folate | 9µg |
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| Trans Fat | 2.45g |
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| Choline | 14.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.22g | 2.152g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.6g | 2.67g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.98g | 1.586g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.046mg |
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| Threonine | 0.147mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.198mg |
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| Leucine | 0.32mg |
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| Lysine | 0.259mg |
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| Methionine | 0.082mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg |
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| Valine | 0.219mg |
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| Histidine | 0.089mg |
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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
26%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 427mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)