Sauce béchamel vs Béchamel
Overall, Béchamel has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Sauce béchamel | Béchamel |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | c |
| NOVA group | 4 | 3 |
| Calories | 70 kcal | 96 kcal |
| Fat | 5.7 g | 5.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.3 g | 3.3 g |
| Sugars | 0.7 g | 4.3 g |
| Salt | 0.8 g | 0.8 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 3.5 g |
| Protein | 0.8 g | 3.5 g |
| Additives | 2 | 0 |
| Allergens | Gluten, Milk | Gluten, Milk |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Sauce béchamel has 27% fewer calories (70 kcal vs 96 kcal).
- Béchamel has 11% less fat (5.1 g vs 5.7 g).
- Sauce béchamel has 84% less sugar (0.7 g vs 4.3 g).
- Béchamel has 86% more fiber (3.5 g vs 0.5 g).
- Béchamel has 77% more protein (3.5 g vs 0.8 g).
- Béchamel is less processed (lower NOVA group).
Ingredients
Sauce béchamel
Eau, _lait_ 10%, crème (contient _lait_), farine de _blé_, amidon modifié de maïs, beurre concentré (contient _lait_), sel, huile de colza, épaississant : gomme guar, extrait de levure, poivre blanc, muscade.
Béchamel
Lait écrémé pasteurisé (origine France), farine de blé, beurre, sel ,poivre blanc, muscade.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Sauce béchamel or Béchamel?
Overall, 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: 70 kcal versus 96 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Sauce béchamel has less sugar: 0.7 g versus 4.3 g per 100 g.