Sauce béchamel vs Besciamella
Overall, Sauce 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 | Besciamella |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | c |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 70 kcal | 126 kcal |
| Fat | 5.7 g | 9.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.3 g | 1.4 g |
| Sugars | 0.7 g | 3.9 g |
| Salt | 0.8 g | 0.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2 g |
| Additives | 2 | 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 44% fewer calories (70 kcal vs 126 kcal).
- Sauce béchamel has 39% less fat (5.7 g vs 9.3 g).
- Besciamella has 58% less saturated fat (1.4 g vs 3.3 g).
- Sauce béchamel has 82% less sugar (0.7 g vs 3.9 g).
- Sauce béchamel has 60% more fiber (0.5 g vs 0.2 g).
- Besciamella has 60% more protein (2 g vs 0.8 g).
- Only Sauce béchamel lists: Milk.
- Only Besciamella lists: Soybeans.
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.
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: 70 kcal versus 126 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Sauce béchamel has less sugar: 0.7 g versus 3.9 g per 100 g.