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Low-Fat Béchamel Sauce

Low-Fat Béchamel Sauce is a lighter take on the classic French white sauce (béchamel) used as a base for gratins, lasagnes and creamy casseroles; it replaces some butter with reduced-fat milk to cut calories while keeping the traditional texture. Per 100g it provides about 3g of protein and is lower in total fat than a full‑fat béchamel, making it a common choice when you want creaminess with fewer calories. It retains milk-derived micronutrients such as vitamin B12 and iodine and offers a good-quality protein profile, though it can contribute modest sodium to a dish, so watch overall salt in the meal.

Vegetarian · Processed · ~0.40€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

C

Fair

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

55 kcal

3% of Daily kcal · low-calorie

Protein

3 g

6% RDI

Fat

1.5 g

0.9g sat fat

Carbs

6 g

2% RDI

Sugar

3.5 g

7% RDI

Fiber

0.2 g

1% RDI

Salt

0.8 g

16% RDI

Nutrition quality

Scored against dietary guidelines. Tap rows for a deeper breakdown.

Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

C · 5.7 / 10

Frequently asked

Q.01Is Low-Fat Béchamel Sauce healthy?

Low-Fat Béchamel Sauce is rated moderate (Health Grade C) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Low-Fat Béchamel Sauce?

Low-Fat Béchamel Sauce is NOVA 3 - Processed.

Q.02What are the macros in Low-Fat Béchamel Sauce?

100g of Low-Fat Béchamel Sauce contains 55 kcal, 3g protein, 6g carbohydrates, 1.5g fat, and 0.2g fiber.

Q.04Is Low-Fat Béchamel Sauce vegetarian?

Yes, Low-Fat Béchamel Sauce is vegetarian but not vegan.

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