Sauce, alfredo mix, dry
FDC 171603
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 18 · +8 vs Soups & sauces medianDry alfredo sauce mix scores 18 of 100 on the Nutrient Density Score, a Low band, though its rank of 22 of 60 in Soups & sauces sits above this category's median of 10. It is notably rich in calcium, an excellent 36% DV, and protein, an excellent 31% DV, with good vitamin E at 12% DV.
It is whisked with milk and butter to make a quick pasta sauce, typically served over fettuccine. The catch is sodium, a very high 2590 mg per 100 g once reconstituted, plus saturated fat at 13.2 g per 100 g, so it is best used sparingly rather than as a regular base.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 535 kcal | 27% |
| Total fat | 36 g | 47% |
| Saturated fat | 13 g | 66% |
| Cholesterol | 56 mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 2590 mg | 113% |
| Carbohydrate | 37 g | 13% |
| Dietary fiber | 2 g | 7% |
| Sugars | 5.4 g | |
| Protein | 15 g | 31% |
| Potassium | 254 mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 467 mg | 36% |
| Iron | 0.94 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 32 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 54 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.8 mg | 12% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 171603Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the soups & sauces median
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In the kitchen and how to use it
Dry alfredo mix is a powdered blend of dehydrated cheese, cream solids, and seasonings that is whisked with milk and butter on the stovetop to make a quick alfredo sauce for fettuccine, chicken, or steamed vegetables. It thickens as it simmers, delivering a rich, garlicky, parmesan-forward flavor with much less prep than a from-scratch sauce.
Store the unopened packet in a cool, dry pantry, and once mixed, treat the sauce like fresh dairy and refrigerate leftovers promptly. Dry, the mix runs 535 calories per 100 g, and per 100 g it supplies 36% of the Daily Value for calcium and 31% for protein (15.3 g), reflecting its dairy base, along with vitamin E at 12%; its sodium is high at 2590 mg per 100 g, so it is usually stirred into unsalted pasta water and plain vegetables rather than already-salted dishes.
Frequently asked questions about sauce, alfredo mix
How many calories are in dry alfredo sauce mix?
The dry mix has 535 calories per 100 g before it is prepared with milk and butter.
Is alfredo sauce mix a good source of calcium?
Yes, it provides 36% of the Daily Value for calcium per 100 g, reflecting its dairy base.
Is dry alfredo mix high in sodium?
Yes, it contains 2590 mg of sodium per 100 g.