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Sauce, white, thin, prepared-from-recipe, with butter
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* The % Daily Value 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.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 6% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 MG | 16% | |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 2% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 MG | 8% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Folate, total | 10 UG | 3% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.6 UG | 23% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 84 UG | 9% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.1 MG | 1% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.2 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 131 MG | 10% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.2 MG | 1% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 12 MG | 3% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 110 MG | 9% | |
| Potassium, K | 167 MG | 4% | |
| Sodium, Na | 184 MG | 8% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.5 MG | 4% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Selenium, Se | 4.7 UG | 9% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Low in calories with 72 kcal per 100g.
- Very low in fat (2.6g per 100g).
- Good source of Vitamin B-12 (23% DV).
About Sauce, white, thin, prepared-from-recipe, with butter
Thin white sauce made from butter, flour, and milk is one of the oldest building blocks in European cooking. It is the leanest member of the bechamel family, spreadable and pourable without being heavy. The fat comes mainly from butter, the body from flour, and the flavor stays deliberately neutral so it can carry herbs, cheese, or mustard without fighting them. Nutritionally it is mostly starch and dairy fat, with real protein coming from the milk.
Dietary Information
Sauce, white, thin, prepared-from-recipe, with butter is considered low-fat, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Sauce, white, thin, prepared-from-recipe, with butter include Vitamin B-12 (23% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 72 calories per 100 grams, Sauce, white, thin, prepared-from-recipe, with butter gets 22% of its calories from protein, 46% from carbohydrates, and 32% from fat. This is lower than most foods and comparable to fruits and vegetables.
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