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Squid vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Squid and Béchamel sauce

  • Squid is richer than Béchamel sauce in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Squid is 213% higher.
  • Squid contains 77 times more Copper than Béchamel sauce. Squid contains 0.998mg of Copper, while Béchamel sauce contains 0.013mg.
  • Béchamel sauce contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist 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 Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +5061.9%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +474.3%
Contains more Potassium +290.8%
Contains more Zinc +723.8%
Contains more Copper +7576.9%
Contains more Manganese +770.8%
Contains more Selenium +2615.2%
Contains less Sodium -55.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 8% 11% 44% 15% 43% 12% 5% 4% 18%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +5061.9%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +474.3%
Contains more Potassium +290.8%
Contains more Zinc +723.8%
Contains more Copper +7576.9%
Contains more Manganese +770.8%
Contains more Selenium +2615.2%
Contains less Sodium -55.9%

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.
Squid
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Contains more Vitamin A +157.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +962.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +839.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +738.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +165.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +558.5%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +223.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 0% 0% 29% 5% 399% 42% 54% 63% 18% 676% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 4% 36% 3% 14% 43% 5% 21% 10% 7% 38% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +157.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +962.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +839.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +738.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +165.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +558.5%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +223.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +761.5%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Contains more Fats +380.7%
Contains more Carbs +351.2%
Contains more Water +32%
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 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 Protein +761.5%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Contains more Fats +380.7%
Contains more Carbs +351.2%
Contains more Water +32%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1548.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +491.8%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
34% 42% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.586 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1548.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +491.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Béchamel sauce Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 7.3g Béchamel sauce
Protein 32.48g 3.77g Squid
Fats 1.4g 6.73g Béchamel sauce
Carbs 1.64g 7.4g Béchamel sauce
Calories 158kcal 105kcal Squid
Sugar 4.78g Squid
Fiber 0g 0.1g Béchamel sauce
Calcium 180mg 126mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 0.21mg Squid
Magnesium 60mg 15mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 101mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 163mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 328mg Béchamel sauce
Zinc 3.46mg 0.42mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.013mg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 0.024mg Squid
Selenium 89.6µg 3.3µg Squid
Vitamin A 675IU 262IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 73µg Squid
Vitamin E 0.17mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 49IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 1.2µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0.8mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.055mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.184mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 0.261mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.339mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.041mg Squid
Folate 24µg 9µg Squid
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0.3µg Squid
Vitamin K 0.6µg Béchamel sauce
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.046mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 0.147mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.198mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 0.32mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 0.259mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.082mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.157mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 0.219mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.089mg Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 8mg Béchamel sauce
Saturated Fat 0.236g 2.152g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0g Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 2.67g Béchamel sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 1.586g Béchamel sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Squid Béchamel sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
110%
Squid
16%
Béchamel sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
19%
Béchamel sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.916g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 416mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 216mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.