Béchamel sauce
Carb Check
- Carbs
- 7gCarbs
- Fiber
- 0.3gFiber
- Net Carbs
- 6.7gNet Carbs
- Carbs per Portion
- 1.1gCarbs per Portion
- GI Estimate
- Medium (40-55)GI Estimate
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Color-coded system for nutritional impact: Use for food choices, especially for diabetes or low-carb diets.
Diet Check
- Low Carb
- No
- Keto
- No
- Carnivore
- Yes
- Paleo
- No
- Slow Carb
- Yes
- Vegan
- No
- Vegetarian
- Yes
- Low FODMAP
- No
pH Check
Nutrient Distribution per 100g
Béchamel sauce
- Water79.0g
- Fiber0.3g
- Carbs7.0g
- Fat9.0g
- Protein3.0g
Advanced Nutrient Analysis
- Histamine
- Moderate
- Purine
- Low
- Tyramine
- Low
- FODMAP
- Moderate
- Oxalate
- Low
- Goitrogen
- Not present
- Sulfite
- Moderate
- Nitrate
- Not present
- Antioxidants
- Low
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For the antioxidant level, the scale is flipped. 1 (green) is a high antioxidant level, and 5 (purple) is a low antioxidant level.
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Béchamel sauce offers a creamy addition to dishes, providing essential nutrients like calcium and phosphorus. Its relatively higher carb content means it should be consumed in moderation on a low-carb diet.
- Contains 38.7% of RDA for calcium.
- High in phosphorus with 57.14% of the RDA.
- Moderate levels of potassium and iron.
Is Béchamel sauce keto?
Béchamel sauce might not be the top choice for a ketogenic diet due to its moderate carbohydrate content. However, it provides nutritional benefits including minerals, which can complement a well-balanced keto meal in small amounts.
Carbohydrate Impact and Glycemic Index of Béchamel sauce
While Béchamel sauce contains some carbohydrates, it contributes a moderate glycemic load. Its creamy consistency comes mainly from dairy, which has moderate glycemic characteristics. Exact GI ratings are not typically measured for sauces.
Vitamin Check
- Vitamin A (Retinol)
- 75
- Vitamin C
- 1
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
- 0.03
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
- 0.1
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
- 0.06
- Beta-Carotene
- 200
RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 15g serving.
Mineral Check
- Sodium
- 220
- Calcium
- 60
- Iron
- 0.4
- Potassium
- 120
- Magnesium
- 10
- Phosphorus
- 70
- Zinc
- 0.4
RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 15g serving.
Allergen Check
- Fructose
- Low
- Lactose
- High
- Gluten
- Low
- Soy
- Not present
- Shellfish
- Not present
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Nutritional Information
| Nutrient | Amount (100g) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 124 kcal |
| Beta-CaroteneVitamin | 200 |
| CalciumMineral | 60 |
| CarbohydratesMacro | 7 |
| Dietary FatMacro | 9 |
| Dietary FiberMacro | 0.3 |
| IronMineral | 0.4 |
| MagnesiumMineral | 10 |
| PhosphorusMineral | 70 |
| PotassiumMineral | 120 |
| ProteinMacro | 3 |
| SodiumMineral | 220 |
| Vitamin A (Retinol)Vitamin | 75 |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)Vitamin | 0.03 |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)Vitamin | 0.1 |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)Vitamin | 0.06 |
| Vitamin CVitamin | 1 |
| WaterMacro | 79 |
| ZincMineral | 0.4 |
