Cheese sauce nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 252 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein17g15% of calories
- Carbs17g16% of calories
- Fat34g69% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Cheese sauce (1 cup, 252 g) has 439 calories, with 17 g of protein, 17 g of carbohydrates and 34 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (69% of calories). It is high in protein (34% DV), Vitamin A (22% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (22% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 91%, 76% and 24% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein34%
- Vitamin A22%
- Riboflavin (B2)22%
- Calcium46%
- Phosphorus57%
- Zinc22%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin B1215%
- Selenium15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium91%
- Saturated fat76%
- Cholesterol24%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (252 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 202 μg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 1% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 22% |
| Niacin | 0.1 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) | 10 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 μg | 15% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 mg | 6% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 464 mg | 46% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 76 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 396 mg | 57% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 8 μg | 15% |
Full breakdown · 9 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 73 μg | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 10 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 7 g | — |
| Retinol | 194 μg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 439 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 83minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 53minCycling (moderate)
- 37minRunning (6 mph)
- 62minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Cheese sauce?
One serving of Cheese sauce (1 cup) has 439 calories, which works out to 174 calories per 100 g. That is about 22% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Cheese sauce high in protein?
It provides a solid 17 g of protein per serving (34% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 15% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Cheese sauce keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 16 g of net carbs and 16% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Cheese sauce?
2087 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Cheese sauce?
1.1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
