Sauce, cheese sauce mix, dry
FDC 171584
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 8 · -2 vs Soups & sauces medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Sauce, cheese sauce mix, dry is mostly calories with little else, scoring 8 of 100. Within soups & sauces it ranks 34 of 60. Per 100 grams it is a good source of calcium (16% DV), a good source of protein (15% DV). Most of its 438 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (3200 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (8.4 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 | 438 kcal | 22% |
| Total fat | 18 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 8.4 g | 42% |
| Cholesterol | 23 mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 3200 mg | 139% |
| Carbohydrate | 61 g | 22% |
| Dietary fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Sugars | 10 g | |
| Protein | 7.7 g | 15% |
| Potassium | 428 mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 204 mg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 36 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 56 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | - |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 171584Original 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 soups & sauces median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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