homemade alfredo sauce has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and average-protein content.
The food contains 1.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 4.2 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.
It belongs to Italian cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 21, for homemade alfredo sauce, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 9% | |
Calories from Fat | 88% | |
Calories from Carbs | 3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 640 IU | 12.8% | ||
Vitamin C | 0.18 mg | 0.3% | ||
Vitamin D | 16.4 IU | 4.1% | ||
Vitamin E | 0.32 mg | 1.1% | ||
Thiamin | 0.01 mg | 0.7% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.07 mg | 4% | ||
Niacin | 0.04 mg | 0.2% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.02 mg | 0.9% | ||
Folate | 2 mcg | 0.5% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.18 mcg | 3% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.13 mg | 1.3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 136 mg | 13.6% | ||
Iron | 0.09 mg | 0.5% | ||
Magnesium | 6.4 mg | 1.6% | ||
Phosphorus | 88 mg | 8.8% | ||
Potassium | 33.8 mg | 1% | ||
Sodium | 167.8 mg | 7% | ||
Zinc | 0.35 mg | 2.3% | ||
Copper | 0.01 mg | 0.3% | ||
Manganese | 0 mg | 0.1% | ||
Selenium | 2.4 mcg | 3.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 1.2 g | 0.4% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |||
Sugars | 0 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 4.2 g | 8.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 17.3 g | 26.6% | ||
Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 5 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 175 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.3 g 26.6%
Saturated Fat 10.8 g 54%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 58.5 mg 19.5%
Sodium 167.8 mg 7%
Total Carbohydrates 1.2 g 0.4%
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 0 g
Protein 4.2 g 8.4%
Vitamin A 12.8% Vitamin C 0.3%
Calcium 13.6% Iron 0.5%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 119
Protein 5.5 g | Carbs 6.3 g | Fat 8.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 176
Protein 20.7 g | Carbs 11.3 g | Fat 6.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 91
Protein 5.1 g | Carbs 15.5 g | Fat 2.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 24
Protein 0.7 g | Carbs 4.1 g | Fat 0.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 119
Protein 4.4 g | Carbs 17.2 g | Fat 2.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 197
Protein 5.1 g | Carbs 29.2 g | Fat 8.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 100
Protein 4 g | Carbs 10.6 g | Fat 5.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 435
Protein 28.6 g | Carbs 17.3 g | Fat 27.5 g