How to Make Alfredo Sauce has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D and Riboflavin.
The food contains 10g 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 31.9 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's high MUFA and average PUFA. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
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 7, for How to Make Alfredo Sauce, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 11% | |
Calories from Fat | 86% | |
Calories from Carbs | 3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 1.1 IU | 0% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 0.4 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0.38 mg | 0.63% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Vitamin D | 31.2 IU | 7.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0.38 mg | 22.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 5.3 mcg | 1.3% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.76 mcg | 12.7% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.38 mg | 3.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 354 mg | 35.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 0.38 mg | 2.1% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Magnesium | 15.2 mg | 3.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 243 mg | 24.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Potassium | 82.9 mg | 2.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 456 mg | 19% | Top 30% | High |
Zinc | 1.1 mg | 7.6% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 5.7 mcg | 8.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 3.8 g | 1.3% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Dietary Fiber | 0.11 g | 0.46% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sugars | 0.3 g | |||
Sucrose | 0 mg | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 12.1 g | 24.3% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.4 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.8 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.8 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.8 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.4 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.8 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.8 mg | |||
Valine | 0.8 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.4 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.4 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.4 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.8 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2.7 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.4 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.8 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 42.4 g | 65.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Saturated Fat | 26.4 g | 132.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 11.8 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Water | 39.2 g | |||
Ash | 2.7 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1156 Calories from Fat 1004
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 111.5 g 171.5%
Saturated Fat 69.5 g 347.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 351 mg 117%
Sodium 1199.3 mg 50%
Total Carbohydrates 10 g 3.3%
Dietary Fiber 0.3 g1.2%
Sugars 0.8 g
Protein 31.9 g 63.8%
Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 1.7%
Calcium 93.1% Iron 5.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 183
Protein 3.9 g | Carbs 1.62 g | Fat 18.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 173
Protein 5.9 g | Carbs 4.6 g | Fat 14.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 339
Protein 2.7 g | Carbs 8.4 g | Fat 33.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 75
Protein 7.1 g | Carbs 11.1 g | Fat 0.22 g
Per Serving | Calories 174
Protein 11.3 g | Carbs 3.9 g | Fat 12.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 37
Protein 2.5 g | Carbs 4.9 g | Fat 1.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 99
Protein 5.7 g | Carbs 4.8 g | Fat 6.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 52
Protein 3 g | Carbs 0.56 g | Fat 4.2 g