Cheese sauce, prepared from recipe vs Ham and cheese spread

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Cheese sauce, prepared from recipe 197 kcal Ham and cheese spread 245 kcal
Calories
197 kcal 245 kcal
Protein
10.3 g 16.2 g
Carbs
5.5 g 2.3 g
Fiber
0.1 g 0.0 g
Sugars
0.2 g ~
Fat
14.9 g 18.5 g
Sodium
493 mg 1,197 mg

Key takeaways

  • Cheese sauce, prepared from recipe has 20% fewer calories (197 kcal vs 245 kcal).
  • Ham and cheese spread has more protein (16.2 g vs 10.3 g).
  • Ham and cheese spread has more carbs (2.3 g vs 5.5 g).
  • Cheese sauce, prepared from recipe has more fiber (0.1 g vs 0.0 g).
  • Cheese sauce, prepared from recipe has more fat (14.9 g vs 18.5 g).
MacronutrientsCheese sauce, prepared from recipeHam and cheese spread
Calories 197 kcal 245 kcal
Protein 10.3 g 16.2 g
Total Fat 14.9 g 18.5 g
Total Carbohydrate 5.5 g 2.3 g
Dietary Fiber 0.1 g 0.0 g
Total Sugars 0.2 g ~
Water 66.9 g 59.1 g
CarbohydratesCheese sauce, prepared from recipeHam and cheese spread
Total Carbohydrate 5.5 g 2.3 g
Dietary Fiber 0.1 g 0.0 g
Total Sugars 0.2 g ~
Fats & Fatty AcidsCheese sauce, prepared from recipeHam and cheese spread
Total Fat 14.9 g 18.5 g
Saturated Fat 8.0 g 8.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.7 g 7.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4 g 1.4 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 184.0 mg 150.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 1,213.0 mg 1,230.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsCheese sauce, prepared from recipeHam and cheese spread
Protein 10.3 g 16.2 g
Histidine 311.0 mg 597.0 mg
Isoleucine 578.0 mg 775.0 mg
Leucine 902.0 mg 1,504.0 mg
Lysine 772.0 mg 1,476.0 mg
Methionine 243.0 mg 475.0 mg
Phenylalanine 484.0 mg 771.0 mg
Threonine 355.0 mg 683.0 mg
Tryptophan 123.0 mg 372.0 mg
Valine 627.0 mg 1,014.0 mg
Alanine 279.0 mg 802.0 mg
Arginine 351.0 mg 892.0 mg
Aspartic Acid 628.0 mg 1,378.0 mg
Cystine 56.0 mg 255.0 mg
Glutamic Acid 2,214.0 mg 2,887.0 mg
Glycine 170.0 mg 587.0 mg
Proline 1,021.0 mg 1,356.0 mg
Serine 539.0 mg 806.0 mg
Tyrosine 452.0 mg 666.0 mg
VitaminsCheese sauce, prepared from recipeHam and cheese spread
Vitamin A (RAE) 82.0 mcg 91.0 mcg
Vitamin C 0.6 mg 0.0 mg
Vitamin D 1.0 mcg ~
Vitamin E 0.1 mg ~
Vitamin K 0.9 mcg ~
Thiamin (B1) 0.0 mg 0.3 mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.2 mg 0.2 mg
Niacin (B3) 0.2 mg 2.2 mg
Vitamin B6 0.0 mg 0.1 mg
Folate (B9) 10.0 mcg 3.0 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.4 mcg 0.7 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (B5) 0.2 mg 0.6 mg
Choline 5.1 mg ~
MineralsCheese sauce, prepared from recipeHam and cheese spread
Calcium 311.0 mg 217.0 mg
Iron 0.4 mg 0.8 mg
Magnesium 19.0 mg 18.0 mg
Phosphorus 229.0 mg 495.0 mg
Potassium 142.0 mg 162.0 mg
Sodium 493.0 mg 1,197.0 mg
Zinc 1.3 mg 2.3 mg
Copper 0.0 mg 0.1 mg
Manganese 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Selenium 6.6 mcg 33.6 mcg
SterolsCheese sauce, prepared from recipeHam and cheese spread
Cholesterol 38.0 mg 61.0 mg
Phytosterols 11.0 mg 0.0 mg
OtherCheese sauce, prepared from recipeHam and cheese spread
Alcohol 0.0 g ~
Caffeine 0.0 mg ~
Theobromine 0.0 mg ~
Ash 2.4 g 3.9 g

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer calories, Cheese sauce, prepared from recipe or Ham and cheese spread?

Cheese sauce, prepared from recipe has fewer calories: 197 kcal for Cheese sauce, prepared from recipe vs 245 kcal for Ham and cheese spread per 100 g.

Which has more protein, Cheese sauce, prepared from recipe or Ham and cheese spread?

Ham and cheese spread has more protein: 10.3 g for Cheese sauce, prepared from recipe vs 16.2 g for Ham and cheese spread per 100 g.

Which has more fiber, Cheese sauce, prepared from recipe or Ham and cheese spread?

Cheese sauce, prepared from recipe has more fiber: 0.1 g for Cheese sauce, prepared from recipe vs 0.0 g for Ham and cheese spread per 100 g.

Is Cheese sauce, prepared from recipe or Ham and cheese spread healthier?

Cheese sauce, prepared from recipe is lower in calories, and Ham and cheese spread is higher in protein. The healthier choice depends on your goals — compare the full breakdown above to decide.