Calories in Welsh rarebit
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Welsh rarebit contains 165 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (15 g) provides about 25 kcal.
Roughly 67% of its calories come from fat, with 18% from protein and 15% 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 19% of the Daily Value for calcium, 17% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 16% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
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 | 165 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 12.3 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat C | 5.5 g | 27% |
| Cholesterol C | 26 mg | 9% |
| Sodium C | 280 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 6.3 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.1 g | 0.4% |
| Total sugars C | 4.2 g | |
| Protein C | 7.5 g | 15% |
| Vitamin A C | 149 µg | 17% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.1 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin D C | 1.2 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.61 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K C | 5.2 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.058 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.21 mg | 16% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.24 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.05 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 8 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.38 µg | 16% |
| Choline C | 14.6 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 241 mg | 19% |
| Iron C | 0.16 mg | 0.9% |
| Magnesium C | 16 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 176 mg | 14% |
| Potassium C | 151 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Copper C | 0.011 mg | 1% |
| Selenium C | 7.3 µg | 13% |
% 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 18%
- Carbohydrates 15%
- Fat 67%
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
- Protein7.5 gin the top quarter of dips, gravies, other sauces (median 3.8 g)
- Fiber0.1 gin the lowest quarter of dips, gravies, other sauces (median 0.3 g)
- Sugars4.2 gin the top quarter of dips, gravies, other sauces (median 2 g)
- Fat12.3 gbelow the median for dips, gravies, other sauces (median 13.3 g)
- Saturated fat5.5 gabove the median for dips, gravies, other sauces (median 3.9 g)
- Sodium280 mgin the lowest quarter of dips, gravies, other sauces (median 541 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water72.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.5 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.16 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.086 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.21 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.24 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.76 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.005 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 34 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 146 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 72.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 2 µg |
| Folate, food C | 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onion dip, yogurt based | 160 | 6.8 g | 4.1 g | 12.9 g |
| Spinach dip, yogurt based | 159 | 7 g | 3.6 g | 13 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 |
| Alfredo sauce with poultry and added vegetables | 133 | 6.8 g | 2.2 g | 10.8 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 |
| Sauce, homemade, white, medium | 147 | 3.8 g | 9.2 g | 10.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in welsh rarebit?
100 g of welsh rarebit has 165 kcal. 1 tablespoon (15 g): about 25 kcal.
How much protein is in welsh rarebit?
Welsh rarebit contains 7.5 g of protein per 100 g (15% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.1 g in 1 tablespoon (15 g). About 18% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dips, gravies, other sauces, that is among the highest quarter (median 3.8 g).
How many carbs are in welsh rarebit?
Welsh rarebit has 6.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.1 g of fiber and 4.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in welsh rarebit?
Welsh rarebit contains 12.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.5 g is saturated (27% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does welsh rarebit contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (19% DV), Vitamin A (17% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (16% DV), Vitamin B12 (16% DV) and phosphorus (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in welsh rarebit?
100 g contains 280 mg of sodium, 12% 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 2705793. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
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