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Sugar substitute vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sugar substitute and béchamel sauce

  • Sugar substitute is richer in calcium, yet béchamel sauce is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for sugar substitute is 75% higher.
  • Sugar substitute contains 2 times more sodium than béchamel sauce. Sugar substitute contains 572mg of sodium, while béchamel sauce contains 328mg.

Food types used in this article are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 38% 14% 7.9% 4.3% 11% 43% 43% 3.1% 18%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +597.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +317.9%
Contains more IronIron +31.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +85.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +950%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1162.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.7%
~equal in Manganese ~0.024mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.7% 24% 3.4% 18% 14% 42% 4.9% 20% 9.5% 38% 1.5% 6.8% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +323.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +173.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 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 CarbsCarbs +1045.5%
Contains more OtherOther +179.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +83%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +782.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Béchamel sauce DV% diff.
Calcium 879mg 126mg 75%
Carbs 84.77g 7.4g 26%
Phosphorus 8mg 101mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.184mg 13%
Calories 347kcal 105kcal 12%
Sodium 572mg 328mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.586g 11%
Saturated fat 2.152g 10%
Fats 0g 6.73g 10%
Vitamin A 73µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.67g 7%
Vitamin D 49IU 6%
Selenium 3.3µg 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.339mg 5%
Potassium 39mg 163mg 4%
Choline 14.1mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.055mg 3%
Protein 2.06g 3.77g 3%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.42mg 3%
Fiber 0.6g 0.1g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.261mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.041mg 2%
Folate 9µg 2%
Magnesium 6mg 15mg 2%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Copper 0.007mg 0.013mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Iron 0.16mg 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Net carbs 84.17g 7.3g N/A
Sugar 4.03g 4.78g N/A
Manganese 0.022mg 0.024mg 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Béchamel sauce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
1%
Sugar substitute
15%
Béchamel sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
19%
Béchamel sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.152g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.