Soups & sauces

Sauce, alfredo mix, dry

FDC 171603

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 18 · +8 vs Soups & sauces median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Sauce, alfredo mix, dry is mostly calories with little else, scoring 18 of 100. Within soups & sauces it ranks 22 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of calcium (36% DV), an excellent source of protein (31% DV), a good source of vitamin e (12% DV). Most of its 535 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (2590 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (13.2 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 15.3 g · 11%Carb 36.5 g · 27%Fat 36.4 g · 61%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories535 kcal27%
Total fat36 g47%
Saturated fat13 g66%
Cholesterol56 mg19%
Sodium2590 mg113%
Carbohydrate37 g13%
Dietary fiber2 g7%
Sugars5.4 g
Protein15 g31%
Potassium254 mg5%
Calcium467 mg36%
Iron0.94 mg5%
Magnesium32 mg8%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A54 µg6%
Vitamin E1.8 mg12%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 171603

Original 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.

Calcium36% DV
Protein31% DV
Vitamin E12% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the soups & sauces median

Nutrient density18 vs 10 median
Protein / 100 g15 vs 3.1 median
Fiber / 100 g2 vs 0.7 median
Sodium / 100 g2590 vs 1030 median

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