Calories in Alfredo sauce
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Alfredo sauce contains 150 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (260 g) provides about 390 kcal.
Roughly 90% of its calories come from fat, with 6% from protein and 5% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for dips, gravies, other sauces on FoodFactly (163 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 15% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 150 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 15 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat C | 8.5 g | 43% |
| Cholesterol C | 44 mg | 15% |
| Sodium C | 552 mg | 24% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 1.8 g | 0.6% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0.9 g | |
| Protein C | 2.1 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A C | 137 µg | 15% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.2 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.5 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.3 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.011 mg | 0.9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.074 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.022 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.013 mg | 0.8% |
| Folate (B9) C | 2 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.07 µg | 3% |
| Choline C | 6.4 mg | 1% |
| Calcium C | 66 mg | 5% |
| Iron C | 0.02 mg | 0.1% |
| Magnesium C | 4 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus C | 50 mg | 4% |
| Potassium C | 39 mg | 0.8% |
| Zinc C | 0.29 mg | 3% |
| Copper C | 0.008 mg | 0.9% |
| Selenium C | 2.7 µg | 5% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 6%
- Carbohydrates 5%
- Fat 90%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein2.1 gbelow the median for dips, gravies, other sauces (median 3.8 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of dips, gravies, other sauces (median 0.3 g)
- Sugars0.9 gbelow the median for dips, gravies, other sauces (median 2 g)
- Fat15 gabove the median for dips, gravies, other sauces (median 13.3 g)
- Saturated fat8.5 gin the top quarter of dips, gravies, other sauces (median 3.9 g)
- Sodium552 mgabove the median for dips, gravies, other sauces (median 541 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water79.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.62 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.004 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.36 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.32 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.26 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.16 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.37 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.44 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 1.4 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.4 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.055 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.023 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.25 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.026 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.008 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 6 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 136 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 79.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 2 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese dip | 163 | 3.1 g | 7.9 g | 13.3 g |
| Cheese sauce | 163 | 3.1 g | 7.9 g | 13.3 g |
| Alfredo sauce with added vegetables | 122 | 2.1 g | 2.7 g | 11.5 g |
| Alfredo sauce with meat | 171 | 6.5 g | 1.4 g | 15.3 g |
| Alfredo sauce with seafood | 145 | 5.9 g | 2 g | 12.5 g |
| Alfredo sauce with poultry | 156 | 6.9 g | 1.4 g | 13.6 g |
| Alfredo sauce with meat and added vegetables | 148 | 6.5 g | 2.2 g | 12.5 g |
| Sauce, cheese, ready-to-serve | 174 | 6.7 g | 6.8 g | 13.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in alfredo sauce?
100 g of alfredo sauce has 150 kcal. 1 cup (260 g): about 390 kcal.
How much protein is in alfredo sauce?
Alfredo sauce contains 2.1 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.5 g in 1 cup (260 g). About 6% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dips, gravies, other sauces, that is below the median (median 3.8 g).
How many carbs are in alfredo sauce?
Alfredo sauce has 1.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in alfredo sauce?
Alfredo sauce contains 15 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8.5 g is saturated (43% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does alfredo sauce contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin A (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in alfredo sauce?
100 g contains 552 mg of sodium, 24% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2705809. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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