Calories
91 kcal
5% of Daily kcal · low-calorie
Protein
3.6 g
7% RDI
Fat
5 g
3.2g sat fat
Carbs
7.9 g
3% RDI
Sugar
4.5 g
9% RDI
Fiber
0.1 g
0% RDI
Salt
0.3 g
6% RDI
Light Béchamel Sauce
Light Béchamel Sauce is a lighter take on the classic French white sauce, commonly used in lasagnes, gratins and cream-based casseroles; it’s typically made with skimmed milk and less butter or with olive oil instead of butter. Nutritionally it’s a lower‑fat option compared with traditional béchamel and still contributes 3.6g of protein per 100g, along with milk-derived micronutrients such as vitamin B12 and iodine. Compared with richer cream sauces it offers good protein quality and some micronutrient value, though it can still contain modest saturated fat due to dairy — a reasonable choice when you want a creaminess with fewer calories.
Vegetarian · Processed · ~0.25€/100g
Kinome Health Grade
C
Fair
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Nutrition
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Nutrition quality
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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science
C · 5.5 / 10
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Frequently asked
Q.01Is Light Béchamel Sauce healthy?
Light Béchamel Sauce is rated moderate (Health Grade C) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.
Q.03What NOVA processing level is Light Béchamel Sauce?
Light Béchamel Sauce is NOVA 3 - Processed.
Q.02What are the macros in Light Béchamel Sauce?
100g of Light Béchamel Sauce contains 91 kcal, 3.6g protein, 7.9g carbohydrates, 5g fat, and 0.1g fiber.
Q.04Is Light Béchamel Sauce vegetarian?
Yes, Light Béchamel Sauce is vegetarian but not vegan.
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