Sweet and sour vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between sweet and sour and béchamel sauce
- Sweet and sour has more manganese, vitamin C, and copper; however, béchamel sauce is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin A.
- Sweet and sour covers your daily manganese needs 32% more than béchamel sauce.
- Béchamel sauce contains 11 times less vitamin C than sweet and sour. Sweet and sour contains 8.7mg of vitamin C, while béchamel sauce contains 0.8mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve 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 CopperCopper | +507.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3070.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +87.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1160% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +64.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +366.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1342.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +725% |
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 | +987.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +7200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +868.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +264.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +487.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.27 g
Fats:
0.02 g
Carbs:
38.22 g
Water:
60.27 g
Other:
1.22 g
Protein:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +416.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1296.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33550% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18% |
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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| Manganese | 0.761mg | 0.024mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.184mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 7mg | 101mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 126mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 1.586g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 2.152g | 10% |
| Fats | 0.02g | 6.73g | 10% |
| Carbs | 38.22g | 7.4g | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 0.8mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 73µg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.013mg | 7% |
| Protein | 0.27g | 3.77g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 2.67g | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 49IU | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.093mg | 0.339mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 3.3µg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 0.42mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Choline | 2.4mg | 14.1mg | 2% |
| Calories | 150kcal | 105kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 99mg | 163mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 371mg | 328mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.055mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 38.12g | 7.3g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 18.75g | 4.78g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.187mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Folate | 8µg | 9µg | 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% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet and sour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet and sour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.152g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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 ($)