Soups & sauces

Sauce, cheese sauce mix, dry

FDC 171584

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 8 · -2 vs Soups & sauces median

On 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).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 7.7 g · 7%Carb 60.5 g · 55%Fat 18.3 g · 38%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories438 kcal22%
Total fat18 g23%
Saturated fat8.4 g42%
Cholesterol23 mg8%
Sodium3200 mg139%
Carbohydrate61 g22%
Dietary fiber1 g4%
Sugars10 g
Protein7.7 g15%
Potassium428 mg9%
Calcium204 mg16%
Iron0.5 mg3%
Magnesium36 mg9%
Vitamin C0.9 mg1%
Vitamin A56 µg6%
Vitamin E-

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 171584

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.

Calcium16% DV
Protein15% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the soups & sauces median

Nutrient density8 vs 10 median
Protein / 100 g7.7 vs 3.1 median
Fiber / 100 g1 vs 0.7 median
Sodium / 100 g3200 vs 1030 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

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