Cheese sauce, prepared from recipe
FDC 172200tbsp (30 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 32 · -3 vs Dairy & eggs medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Cheese sauce, prepared from recipe is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 32 of 100. Within dairy & eggs it ranks 35 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of calcium (24% DV), an excellent source of protein (21% DV). Most of its 197 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (493 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (8 g per 100 g).
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 197 kcal | 10% |
| Total fat | 15 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 8 g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 38 mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 493 mg | 21% |
| Carbohydrate | 5.5 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0.19 g | |
| Protein | 10 g | 21% |
| Potassium | 142 mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 311 mg | 24% |
| Iron | 0.35 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 19 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 82 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09 mg | 1% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 59 kcal | 3% |
| Total fat | 4.5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.4 g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 11 mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 148 mg | 6% |
| Carbohydrate | 1.6 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.03 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0.06 g | |
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% |
| Potassium | 43 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 93 mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.11 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 5.7 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.18 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 25 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 172200Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the dairy & eggs median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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