Soups & sauces

Sauce, cheese, ready-to-serve

FDC 171191cup (63 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 19 · +9 vs Soups & sauces median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Sauce, cheese, ready-to-serve is mostly calories with little else, scoring 19 of 100. Within soups & sauces it ranks 21 of 60. Per 100 grams it is a good source of calcium (14% DV), a good source of protein (13% DV). Most of its 174 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (828 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (6 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 6.7 g · 15%Carb 6.8 g · 16%Fat 13.3 g · 69%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories174 kcal9%
Total fat13 g17%
Saturated fat6 g30%
Cholesterol29 mg10%
Sodium828 mg36%
Carbohydrate6.8 g2%
Dietary fiber0.5 g2%
Sugars0.42 g
Protein6.7 g13%
Potassium30 mg1%
Calcium184 mg14%
Iron0.21 mg1%
Magnesium9 mg2%
Vitamin C0.4 mg0%
Vitamin A80 µg9%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 171191

Original 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.

Calcium14% DV
Protein13% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the soups & sauces median

Nutrient density19 vs 10 median
Protein / 100 g6.7 vs 3.1 median
Fiber / 100 g0.5 vs 0.7 median
Sodium / 100 g828 vs 1030 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Sauce, tartar, ready-to-serveDensity 19 vs 19Sauce, horseradishDensity 22 vs 19Dip, salsa con queso, cheese and salsa- mediumDensity 23 vs 19

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