⏱ 20 min total

Fettuccine alfredo

Name: Fettuccine alfredo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ⅛ cup, fluid Heavy whipping cream; ⅝ tbsp Butter; ⅛ tsp Black pepper; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Salt; ³⁄₁₆ cup Parmesan cheese; 2 oz Whole wheat pasta

Per 1 serving · 103 g · 6 ingredients

Calories

401

20%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
15g
14% of calories
Carbs
44g
42% of calories
Fat
20g
44% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Fettuccine alfredo (103 g) has 401 calories, with 15 g of protein, 44 g of carbohydrates and 20 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (44% of calories). It is high in protein (29% DV), dietary fiber (25% DV) and Vitamin A (21% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 62% and 20% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

388cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

3.6g

Net carbs

37g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

7.1g

0.8 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein29%
Dietary fiber25%
Vitamin A21%
Thiamine24%
Calcium23%
Iron28%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Riboflavin (B2)12%
Niacin19%
Vitamin B612%
Vitamin B1211%
Pantothenic acid14%
Zinc17%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Saturated fat62%
Cholesterol20%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 10 min

1
Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, stir to separate the noodles, and cook according to the package directions until al dente (ideally, use fettuccine noodles).
2
Meanwhile, heat the cream and butter in a large frying pan over medium heat until the butter has melted and the mixture has come to a simmer. Add 1/4 cup of the Parmesan and the measured pepper and salt and whisk until smooth. Remove the pan from the heat until the pasta is ready.
3
Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water (amount for original 8 serving recipe) and drain the fettuccine. Add the noodles to the frying pan and return the pan to low heat. Add 2/3 cup of the reserved pasta water and 1 cup of the remaining Parmesan. Toss with tongs until all of the cheese has melted, adding additional pasta water as needed to reach the desired sauce consistency. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, saving the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan for sprinkling.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (103 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	187 μg	21%
Vitamin C	0.1 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0.4 μg	2%
Vitamin E	0.5 mg	3%
Vitamin K	2 μg	2%
Thiamine	0.3 mg	24%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	12%
Niacin	3 mg	19%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	12%
Folate (B9)	35 μg	9%
Vitamin B12	0.3 μg	11%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	14%
Choline	8 mg	1%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	228 mg	23%
Iron	2 mg	28%
Potassium	158 mg	3%
Magnesium	91 mg	22%
Phosphorus	273 mg	39%
Zinc	2 mg	17%
Copper	0.3 mg	30%
Manganese	2 mg	76%
Selenium	45 μg	82%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.5 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	1 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	42 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.2 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	1 μg	—
Fructose	0 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0 g	—
Glutamic acid	4 g	—
Glycine	0.4 g	—
Histidine	0.4 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	1 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.3 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	6 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	2 g	—
Retinol	183 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.5 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0.2 g	—
Tryptophan	0.2 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.4 μg	—

Burning 401 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

76min
Walking (3.5 mph)
48min
Cycling (moderate)
33min
Running (6 mph)
56min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Fettuccine alfredo?

One serving of Fettuccine alfredo (1 serving) has 401 calories, which works out to 388 calories per 100 g. That is about 20% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Fettuccine alfredo high in protein?

It provides a solid 15 g of protein per serving (29% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 14% 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 Fettuccine alfredo keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 37 g of net carbs and 42% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Fettuccine alfredo?

341 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Fettuccine alfredo?

0.8 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (103 g)

Calories401

% Daily Value*

Total fat 20g	26%
Saturated fat 12g	62%
Trans fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 61mg	20%
Sodium 341mg	15%
Total carbohydrate 44g	16%
Dietary fiber 7.1g	25%
Total sugars 0.8g
Protein 15g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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