⏱ 25 min total

Low-Cal Fettuccine Alfredo

Name: Low-Cal Fettuccine Alfredo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ tbsp Butter; ¼ clove Garlic; ¼ tsp Lemon zest; ½ tsp All-purpose flour; ¼ cup 2% milk; ³⁄₁₆ tsp Salt; ½ tbsp Cream cheese; ³⁄₁₆ cup Parmesan cheese; ¾ tbsp Parsley; 3 oz Whole wheat pasta; ¼ tbsp Black pepper

Per 1 serving · 180 g · 11 ingredients

Calories

441

22%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
21g
18% of calories
Carbs
70g
61% of calories
Fat
11g
21% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Low-Cal Fettuccine Alfredo (180 g) has 441 calories, with 21 g of protein, 70 g of carbohydrates and 11 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (61% of calories). It is high in protein (42% DV), dietary fiber (39% DV) and Vitamin K (42% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 33% and 31% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

245cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

4.8g

Net carbs

59g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

11g

3.7 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein42%
Dietary fiber39%
Vitamin K42%
Thiamine36%
Riboflavin (B2)24%
Niacin28%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin A13%
Vitamin B619%
Folate (B9)15%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium33%
Saturated fat31%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 15 min

1
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and lemon zest, cooking until the garlic is slightly soft, about 1 minute. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk and salt, cooking until the mixture thickens, about 3 minutes. Add the cream cheese and parmesan cheese, whisking until melted. Stir in the chopped parsley.
2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine until al dente, following package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
3
Combine the sauce and 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water with the pasta, tossing gently to mix. Add more cooking water if needed to achieve the desired consistency. Season with salt and divide among bowls. Top with additional parmesan and black pepper.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (180 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	117 μg	13%
Vitamin C	4 mg	5%
Vitamin D	1 μg	6%
Vitamin E	0.2 mg	1%
Vitamin K	50 μg	42%
Thiamine	0.4 mg	36%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	24%
Niacin	5 mg	28%
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg	19%
Folate (B9)	59 μg	15%
Vitamin B12	1 μg	26%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	25%
Choline	15 mg	3%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	320 mg	32%
Iron	4 mg	45%
Potassium	345 mg	7%
Magnesium	141 mg	34%
Phosphorus	405 mg	58%
Zinc	3 mg	26%
Copper	0.4 mg	44%
Manganese	3 mg	122%
Selenium	68 μg	124%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	0.2 μg	—
Arginine	1 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	169 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.3 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	3 μg	—
Fructose	0 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0 g	—
Glutamic acid	6 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	3 g	—
Leucine	2 g	—
Lycopene	0.3 μg	—
Lysine	1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.4 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	3 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	2 g	—
Retinol	103 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0.1 g	—
Sucrose	0 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0.1 g	—
Tryptophan	0.3 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	1 μg	—

Burning 441 calories

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

84min
Walking (3.5 mph)
53min
Cycling (moderate)
37min
Running (6 mph)
62min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Low-Cal Fettuccine Alfredo?

One serving of Low-Cal Fettuccine Alfredo (1 serving) has 441 calories, which works out to 245 calories per 100 g. That is about 22% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Low-Cal Fettuccine Alfredo high in protein?

It provides a solid 21 g of protein per serving (42% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 18% 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 Low-Cal Fettuccine Alfredo keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 59 g of net carbs and 61% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Low-Cal Fettuccine Alfredo?

755 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Low-Cal Fettuccine Alfredo?

3.7 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 (180 g)

Calories441

% Daily Value*

Total fat 11g	14%
Saturated fat 6.1g	31%
Trans fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 27mg	9%
Sodium 755mg	33%
Total carbohydrate 70g	26%
Dietary fiber 11g	39%
Total sugars 3.7g
Protein 21g

* 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

More recipes

View all