Sauce Béchamel vs Besciamella
Overall, Sauce Béchamel has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 5 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Sauce Béchamel | Besciamella |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | c |
| NOVA group | 3 | 4 |
| Calories | 111 kcal | 126 kcal |
| Fat | 6.9 g | 9.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.9 g | 1.4 g |
| Sugars | 5.1 g | 3.9 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 0.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 0.2 g |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 2 g |
| Additives | 0 | 2 |
| Allergens | Gluten, Milk | Gluten, Soybeans |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Sauce Béchamel has 12% fewer calories (111 kcal vs 126 kcal).
- Sauce Béchamel has 26% less fat (6.9 g vs 9.3 g).
- Besciamella has 71% less saturated fat (1.4 g vs 4.9 g).
- Besciamella has 24% less sugar (3.9 g vs 5.1 g).
- Sauce Béchamel has 71% more fiber (0.7 g vs 0.2 g).
- Sauce Béchamel has 39% more protein (3.3 g vs 2 g).
- Sauce Béchamel is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Sauce Béchamel lists: Milk.
- Only Besciamella lists: Soybeans.
Ingredients
Sauce Béchamel
Lait demi-écrémé 80,2%, farine de blé (gluten) 6,8%, beurre (lait) 6,4%, eau, sel de Guérande IGP 0,4%, muscade 0,02%, poivre de Cayenne.
Besciamella
extracto de _soja_ (73%) (agua, semillas de _soja_ 8,3%), aceite de coco, jarabe de glucosa, harina de _trigo_, almidón de tapioca modificado, sal marina, aromas, emulgentes: mono - y diglicéridos de los ácidos grasos, espesante: goma xantana.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Sauce Béchamel or Besciamella?
Overall, Sauce Béchamel has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Sauce Béchamel has fewer calories: 111 kcal versus 126 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Besciamella has less sugar: 3.9 g versus 5.1 g per 100 g.