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Cheese sauce, prepared from recipe

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Cheese sauce, prepared from recipe's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.

10%
197 kcal Calories
21%
10.3 g Protein
2%
5.5 g Carbs
19%
14.9 g Fat

Fair nutrient density 17/100

How many beneficial nutrients Cheese sauce, prepared from recipe delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Cheese sauce, prepared from recipe come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

What Cheese sauce, prepared from recipe is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Calcium24% Protein21% Riboflavin (B2)19% Phosphorus18% Vitamin B1215% Selenium12% Zinc11%

Full nutrition breakdown

  • Beneficial
  • Moderate
  • Limit
  • Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

CarbohydratesAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrate5.5 g
2%
Dietary Fiber0.1 g
0%
Total Sugars0.2 g—
Fats & Fatty AcidsAmount% DV
Total Fat14.9 g
19%
Saturated Fat8.0 g
40%
Monounsaturated Fat4.7 g—
Polyunsaturated Fat1.4 g—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids184.0 mg—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids1,213.0 mg—
Protein & Amino AcidsAmount% DV
Protein10.3 g
21%
Histidine311.0 mg—
Isoleucine578.0 mg—
Leucine902.0 mg—
Lysine772.0 mg—
Methionine243.0 mg—
Phenylalanine484.0 mg—
Threonine355.0 mg—
Tryptophan123.0 mg—
Valine627.0 mg—
VitaminsAmount% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)82.0 mcg
9%
Vitamin C0.6 mg
1%
Vitamin D1.0 mcg
5%
Vitamin E0.1 mg
1%
Vitamin K0.9 mcg
1%
Thiamin (B1)0.0 mg
4%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
19%
Niacin (B3)0.2 mg
1%
Vitamin B60.0 mg
3%
Folate (B9)10.0 mcg
3%
Vitamin B120.4 mcg
15%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.2 mg
5%
Choline5.1 mg
1%
MineralsAmount% DV
Calcium311.0 mg
24%
Iron0.4 mg
2%
Magnesium19.0 mg
5%
Phosphorus229.0 mg
18%
Potassium142.0 mg
3%
Sodium493.0 mg
21%
Zinc1.3 mg
11%
Copper0.0 mg
2%
Manganese0.0 mg
2%
Selenium6.6 mcg
12%
SterolsAmount% DV
Cholesterol38.0 mg
13%
Phytosterols11.0 mg—
OtherAmount% DV
Alcohol0.0 g—
Caffeine0.0 mg—
Theobromine0.0 mg—
Ash2.4 g—

About Cheese sauce, prepared from recipe

Sauce is the flavorful liquid or semi-liquid that pulls a dish together, spooned over, stirred into, or served alongside everything from pasta and roast meat to dumplings and ice cream. Cooks have leaned on sauces for centuries to add moisture, richness, and a finishing layer of taste, and classic French cuisine even organized them into five mother sauces, bechamel, veloute, espagnole, hollandaise, and tomato, from which countless others branch off.

Some are built on a roux, others on a reduction, an emulsion, or a simple blend of fresh ingredients. Nutrition swings widely with the recipe: a bright herb salsa verde is light and vitamin-rich, while a butter or cream sauce runs far more calorie-dense. Sauces cover the whole map, from savory gravies, pan sauces, and marinades to sweet dessert coulis and chocolate ganache. A good one balances salt, acid, fat, and seasoning.

Cool leftover sauce quickly and refrigerate it, reheating gently so it doesn't break or scorch.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Cheese sauce, prepared from recipe?

There are 197 calories in 100 g of Cheese sauce, prepared from recipe, or about 479 calories in 1 cup (243 g).

How much protein is in Cheese sauce, prepared from recipe?

Cheese sauce, prepared from recipe contains 10.3 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Cheese sauce, prepared from recipe?

Cheese sauce, prepared from recipe has 5.5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Cheese sauce, prepared from recipe?

Cheese sauce, prepared from recipe provides 14.9 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Cheese sauce, prepared from recipe a good source of?

Cheese sauce, prepared from recipe is an excellent source of Calcium (24% DV) and Protein (21% DV) and a good source of Riboflavin (B2), Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium and Zinc (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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