Béchamel sauce nutrition, glycemic index, calories, and serving size
Sauce, homemade, white, thin
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Béchamel sauce
Glycemic index ⓘ
Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
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Serving Size ⓘ
Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs)
0.5 cup (125 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ
PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral.
0.1 (acidic )
Calories
105
Calcium
Retinol
Vitamin A
Vitamin A
Sodium
Explanation: The given food contains more Calcium than 82% of foods. Note that this food itself is richer in Calcium than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly, it is relatively rich in Retinol, Vitamin A, Vitamin A, and Sodium.
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Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 8%
3.77 g of 50 g
8%
Fats:
Daily Value: 10%
6.73 g of 65 g
10%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 2%
7.4 g of 300 g
2%
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
80.66 g of 2,000 g
4%
Other:
1.44 g
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Nutrition Facts
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Serving Size ______________
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Amount Per 100g
Calories 105
% Daily Value*
11%
Total Fat
7g
9%
Saturated Fat 2g
3%
Cholesterol 8mg
14%
Sodium 328mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
7g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
4g
Vitamin D
49mcg
8%
Calcium
126mg
13%
Iron
0mg
0%
Potassium
163mg
5%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
Low in Cholesterol
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sugars
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
126 mg of 1,000 mg
13%
Iron:
0.21 mg of 8 mg
3%
Magnesium:
15 mg of 420 mg
4%
Phosphorus:
101 mg of 700 mg
14%
Potassium:
163 mg of 3,400 mg
5%
Sodium:
328 mg of 2,300 mg
14%
Zinc:
0.42 mg of 11 mg
4%
Copper:
0.013 mg of 1 mg
1%
Manganese:
0.024 mg of 2 mg
1%
Selenium:
3.3 µg of 55 µg
6%
Choline:
14.1 mg of 550 mg
3%
Mineral chart - relative view
Calcium
126 mg
TOP 18%
Sodium
328 mg
TOP 32%
Phosphorus
101 mg
TOP 64%
Potassium
163 mg
TOP 68%
Selenium
3.3 µg
TOP 71%
Magnesium
15 mg
TOP 73%
Zinc
0.42 mg
TOP 73%
Manganese
0.024 mg
TOP 74%
Choline
14.1 mg
TOP 81%
Iron
0.21 mg
TOP 88%
Copper
0.013 mg
TOP 94%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
262 IU of 5,000 IU
5%
Vitamin E :
0.17 mg of 15 mg
1%
Vitamin D:
1.2 µg of 10 µg
12%
Vitamin C:
0.8 mg of 90 mg
1%
Vitamin B1:
0.055 mg of 1 mg
5%
Vitamin B2:
0.184 mg of 1 mg
14%
Vitamin B3:
0.261 mg of 16 mg
2%
Vitamin B5:
0.339 mg of 5 mg
7%
Vitamin B6:
0.041 mg of 1 mg
3%
Folate:
9 µg of 400 µg
2%
Vitamin B12:
0.3 µg of 2 µg
13%
Vitamin K:
0.6 µg of 120 µg
1%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin A
262 IU
TOP 31%
Vitamin D
1.2 µg
TOP 43%
Vitamin C
0.8 mg
TOP 44%
Vitamin B2
0.184 mg
TOP 50%
Vitamin B12
0.3 µg
TOP 55%
Folate
9 µg
TOP 65%
Vitamin B1
0.055 mg
TOP 69%
Vitamin B5
0.339 mg
TOP 70%
Vitamin E
0.17 mg
TOP 79%
Vitamin K
0.6 µg
TOP 80%
Vitamin B6
0.041 mg
TOP 82%
Vitamin B3
0.261 mg
TOP 85%
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
46 mg of 280 mg
16%
Threonine:
147 mg of 1,050 mg
14%
Isoleucine:
198 mg of 1,400 mg
14%
Leucine:
320 mg of 2,730 mg
12%
Lysine:
259 mg of 2,100 mg
12%
Methionine:
82 mg of 1,050 mg
8%
Phenylalanine:
157 mg of 1,750 mg
9%
Valine:
219 mg of 1,820 mg
12%
Histidine:
89 mg of 700 mg
13%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.586 g
Fiber content ratio for Béchamel sauce
Sugar:
4.78 g
Fiber:
0.1 g
Other:
2.52 g
All nutrients for Béchamel sauce per 100g
| Nutrient | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Value | Comparison |
| Protein | 9% | 67% | 3.77g |
1.3 times more than Broccoli 
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| Fats | 10% | 44% | 6.73g |
4.9 times less than Cheese 
|
| Carbs | 2% | 54% | 7.4g |
3.8 times less than Rice 
|
| Calories | 5% | 72% | 105kcal |
2.2 times more than Orange 
|
| Sugar | 0% | 48% | 4.78g |
1.9 times less than Coca-Cola 
|
| Fiber | 0% | 61% | 0.1g |
24 times less than Orange
|
| Calcium | 13% | 18% | 126mg |
Equal to Milk 
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| Iron | 3% | 88% | 0.21mg |
12.4 times less than Beef 
|
| Magnesium | 4% | 73% | 15mg |
9.3 times less than Almond 
|
| Phosphorus | 14% | 64% | 101mg |
1.8 times less than Chicken meat 
|
| Potassium | 5% | 68% | 163mg |
1.1 times more than Cucumber 
|
| Sodium | 14% | 32% | 328mg |
1.5 times less than White Bread 
|
| Zinc | 4% | 73% | 0.42mg |
15 times less than Beef
|
| Copper | 1% | 94% | 0.01mg |
10.9 times less than Shiitake 
|
| Vitamin E | 1% | 79% | 0.17mg |
8.6 times less than Kiwifruit 
|
| Vitamin D | 12% | 43% | 1.2µg |
1.8 times less than Egg 
|
| Vitamin C | 1% | 44% | 0.8mg |
66.3 times less than Lemon 
|
| Vitamin B1 | 5% | 69% | 0.06mg |
4.8 times less than Pea 
|
| Vitamin B2 | 14% | 50% | 0.18mg |
1.4 times more than Avocado 
|
| Vitamin B3 | 2% | 85% | 0.26mg |
36.7 times less than Turkey meat 
|
| Vitamin B5 | 7% | 70% | 0.34mg |
3.3 times less than Sunflower seed 
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| Vitamin B6 | 3% | 82% | 0.04mg |
2.9 times less than Oat 
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| Folate | 2% | 65% | 9µg |
6.8 times less than Brussels sprout 
|
| Vitamin B12 | 13% | 55% | 0.3µg |
2.3 times less than Pork 
|
| Vitamin K | 1% | 80% | 0.6µg |
169.3 times less than Broccoli
|
| Tryptophan | 0% | 87% | 0.05mg |
6.6 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0% | 86% | 0.15mg |
4.9 times less than Beef
|
| Isoleucine | 0% | 85% | 0.2mg |
4.6 times less than Salmon 
|
| Leucine | 0% | 86% | 0.32mg |
7.6 times less than Tuna 
|
| Lysine | 0% | 83% | 0.26mg |
1.7 times less than Tofu 
|
| Methionine | 0% | 85% | 0.08mg |
1.2 times less than Quinoa 
|
| Phenylalanine | 0% | 87% | 0.16mg |
4.3 times less than Egg
|
| Valine | 0% | 86% | 0.22mg |
9.3 times less than Soybean 
|
| Histidine | 0% | 87% | 0.09mg |
8.4 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Cholesterol | 3% | 49% | 8mg |
46.6 times less than Egg
|
| Saturated Fat | 11% | 45% | 2.15g |
2.7 times less than Beef
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0% | 46% | 2.67g |
3.7 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0% | 36% | 1.59g |
29.7 times less than Walnut 
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