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Bechamel Sauce

Bechamel Sauce is a classic French white sauce made from a roux of butter and flour cooked with milk; it's commonly used in dishes like lasagna, gratins and creamy casseroles. It is relatively rich and creamy, providing about 7g of fat per 100g, including a notable portion of saturated fat from butter and whole milk. Nutritionally it delivers dairy protein with a good amino acid mix and some calcium, but it is low in fiber and plant-derived antioxidants compared with vegetable-based sauces.

Vegetarian · Processed · ~1.50€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

D+

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

105 kcal

5% of Daily kcal · low-calorie

Protein

3.2 g

6% RDI

Fat

7 g

4.2g sat fat

Carbs

6.5 g

2% RDI

Sugar

4.2 g

8% RDI

Fiber

0 g

0% RDI

Salt

0.5 g

10% RDI

Nutrition quality

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

Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

D+ · 4.8 / 10

Healthy alternatives

Ingredients that rank higher on the overall quality profile and might substitute well in some recipes.

Frequently asked

Q.01Is Bechamel Sauce healthy?

Bechamel Sauce is rated D+ on overall nutritional quality and is best consumed in moderation alongside more nutrient-dense foods.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Bechamel Sauce?

Bechamel Sauce is NOVA 3 - Processed.

Q.02What are the macros in Bechamel Sauce?

100g of Bechamel Sauce contains 105 kcal, 3.2g protein, 6.5g carbohydrates, 7g fat, and 0g fiber.

Q.04Is Bechamel Sauce vegetarian?

Yes, Bechamel Sauce is vegetarian but not vegan.

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