Sauce béchamel vs Bechamel
Overall, Sauce béchamel has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 6 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Sauce béchamel | Bechamel |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 70 kcal | 153 kcal |
| Fat | 5.7 g | 11 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.3 g | 8 g |
| Sugars | 0.7 g | 4 g |
| Salt | 0.8 g | 0.8 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 0.8 g |
| Protein | 0.8 g | 3 g |
| Additives | 2 | 0 |
| Allergens | Gluten, Milk | Milk, LEITE |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Sauce béchamel has 54% fewer calories (70 kcal vs 153 kcal).
- Sauce béchamel has 48% less fat (5.7 g vs 11 g).
- Sauce béchamel has 59% less saturated fat (3.3 g vs 8 g).
- Sauce béchamel has 83% less sugar (0.7 g vs 4 g).
- Bechamel has 38% more fiber (0.8 g vs 0.5 g).
- Bechamel has 73% more protein (3 g vs 0.8 g).
- Sauce béchamel has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Sauce béchamel lists: Gluten.
- Only Bechamel lists: LEITE.
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.
Bechamel
LEITE gordo, NATA, farinha de milho, amido modificado de tapioca, sal e enzima (lactase).
FAQ
Which is healthier: Sauce béchamel or Bechamel?
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: 70 kcal versus 153 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Sauce béchamel has less sugar: 0.7 g versus 4 g per 100 g.