Calories in Sauce, sofrito, prepared from recipe
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Sauce, sofrito, prepared from recipe contains 237 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 0.5 cup (103 g) provides about 244 kcal.
Roughly 69% of its calories come from fat, with 22% from protein and 9% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in soups, sauces, and gravies on FoodFactly, where the median is 61 kcal per 100 g across 254 foods.
100 g provides 24% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 23% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 21% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 237 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 18.2 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium M | 1,145 mg | 50% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 5.5 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 12.8 g | 26% |
| Vitamin C M | 20.4 mg | 23% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.28 mg | 24% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.21 mg | 16% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 2.9 mg | 18% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.6 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.36 mg | 21% |
| Folate (B9) C | 43 µg | 11% |
| Calcium M | 20 mg | 2% |
| Iron M | 0.94 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium M | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus M | 139 mg | 11% |
| Potassium M | 401 mg | 9% |
| Zinc M | 1.4 mg | 13% |
| Copper M | 0.17 mg | 18% |
| Manganese M | 0.19 mg | 8% |
% 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 22%
- Carbohydrates 9%
- Fat 69%
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
- Protein12.8 gin the top quarter of soups, sauces, and gravies (median 2.2 g)
- Fiber1.7 gabove the median for soups, sauces, and gravies (median 0.7 g)
- Fat18.2 gin the top quarter of soups, sauces, and gravies (median 1.5 g)
- Sodium1,145 mgin the top quarter of soups, sauces, and gravies (median 407 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water59.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Other components (5)
| Water M | 59.7 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 3.9 g |
| Energy ? | 992 kJ |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 43 µg |
Other forms of Sauce
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauce, teriyaki, ready-to-serve | 89 | 5.9 g | 15.6 g | 0.02 g |
| Sauce, pesto, MEZZETTA, NAPA VALLEY BISTRO, basil pesto, ready-to-serve | 496 | 6.7 g | 5.1 g | 49.9 g |
| Sauce, hot chile, sriracha | 93 | 1.9 g | 19.2 g | 0.93 g |
| Sauce, hot chile, sriracha, CHA! BY TEXAS PETE | 108 | 2 g | 22.7 g | 0.98 g |
| Sauce, hot chile, sriracha, TUONG OT SRIRACHA | 79 | 1.9 g | 15.9 g | 0.9 g |
| Sauce, cheese, ready-to-serve | 174 | 6.7 g | 6.8 g | 13.3 g |
| Sauce, peanut, made from coconut, water, sugar, peanuts | 179 | 2 g | 28.5 g | 6.3 g |
| Sauce, pesto, ready-to-serve, refrigerated | 418 | 9.8 g | 10.1 g | 37.6 g |
| Sauce, pesto, ready-to-serve, shelf stable | 426 | 5 g | 6.1 g | 42.4 g |
| Sauce, pesto, BUITONI, pesto with basil, ready-to-serve, refrigerated | 418 | 9.8 g | 10.1 g | 37.6 g |
| Sauce, pesto, CLASSICO, basil pesto, ready-to-serve | 372 | 4.2 g | 6.9 g | 36.4 g |
| Sauce, cheese sauce mix, dry Dried or dry | 438 | 7.7 g | 60.5 g | 18.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranch dip, yogurt based | 195 | 8.5 g | 4.1 g | 16.1 g |
| Vegetable dip, yogurt based | 191 | 8.2 g | 3.8 g | 16 g |
| Chipotle dip, yogurt based | 189 | 7.9 g | 3.3 g | 16 g |
| Cheese fondue | 276 | 19.3 g | 2 g | 21.2 g |
| Alfredo sauce with meat | 171 | 6.5 g | 1.4 g | 15.3 g |
| Alfredo sauce with poultry | 156 | 6.9 g | 1.4 g | 13.6 g |
| Hummus, flavored | 241 | 7.2 g | 14.6 g | 17.1 g |
| Spinach dip, yogurt based | 159 | 7 g | 3.6 g | 13 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in sauce?
100 g of sauce has 237 kcal. 0.5 cup (103 g): about 244 kcal.
Is sauce high in protein?
Sauce contains 12.8 g of protein per 100 g (26% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 13.2 g in 0.5 cup (103 g). About 22% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other soups, sauces, and gravies, that is among the highest quarter (median 2.2 g).
How many carbs are in sauce?
Sauce has 5.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.7 g of fiber.
How much fat is in sauce?
Sauce contains 18.2 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does sauce contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (24% DV), Vitamin C (23% DV), Vitamin B6 (21% DV), copper (18% DV) and Niacin (B3) (18% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in sauce?
100 g contains 1,145 mg of sodium, 50% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does sauce have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, sauce, sofrito, prepared from recipe has 237 kcal, while sauce, cheese sauce mix, dry has 438 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 171174. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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