Calories in Sauce, homemade, white, medium
Generic food Soups and Sauces
Sauce, homemade, white, medium contains 147 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (250 g) provides about 368 kcal.
Roughly 65% of its calories come from fat, with 25% from carbohydrates and 10% from protein (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 14% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2), 12% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 12% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 147 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 10.6 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat ? | 2.9 g | 14% |
| Cholesterol ? | 7 mg | 2% |
| Sodium ? | 354 mg | 15% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 9.2 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0.2 g | 0.7% |
| Total sugars C | 4.4 g | |
| Protein ? | 3.8 g | 8% |
| Vitamin A C | 104 µg | 12% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0.8 mg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin D C | 1.2 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.29 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.9 µg | 0.8% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.069 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.19 mg | 14% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.33 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.04 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 10 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.28 µg | 12% |
| Choline C | 14.2 mg | 3% |
| Calcium ? | 118 mg | 9% |
| Iron ? | 0.33 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium ? | 14 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus ? | 98 mg | 8% |
| Potassium ? | 156 mg | 3% |
| Zinc ? | 0.41 mg | 4% |
| Copper ? | 0.016 mg | 2% |
| Manganese ? | 0.043 mg | 2% |
| Selenium C | 4.1 µg | 7% |
% 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 10%
- Carbohydrates 25%
- Fat 65%
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
- Protein3.8 gabove the median for soups, sauces, and gravies (median 2.2 g)
- Fiber0.2 gin the lowest quarter of soups, sauces, and gravies (median 0.7 g)
- Sugars4.4 gin the top quarter of soups, sauces, and gravies (median 1.9 g)
- Fat10.6 gin the top quarter of soups, sauces, and gravies (median 1.5 g)
- Saturated fat2.9 gin the top quarter of soups, sauces, and gravies (median 0.5 g)
- Sodium354 mgbelow the median for soups, sauces, and gravies (median 407 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water74.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 4.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 2.9 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.043 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.14 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.19 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.3 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.24 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.077 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.028 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.15 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.15 g |
| Valine ? | 0.21 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.11 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.083 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.11 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.23 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.64 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.065 g |
| Proline ? | 0.3 g |
| Serine ? | 0.17 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 2.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0.06 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0.036 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0.02 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.047 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.052 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.21 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 1.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.87 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 4.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.15 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.042 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene C | 21 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 1 µg |
| Retinol C | 103 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units C | 48 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 29 mg |
|---|
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 74.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 1.5 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 615 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 377 IU |
| Folic acid C | 3 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 5 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 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, sofrito, prepared from recipe | 237 | 12.8 g | 5.5 g | 18.2 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 |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White sauce or gravy | 144 | 3.8 g | 9.2 g | 10.2 g |
| Gravy, vegetarian | 144 | 3.8 g | 9.2 g | 10.2 g |
| Cheese dip with chili pepper | 143 | 3.1 g | 11.1 g | 9.5 g |
| Dip, salsa con queso, cheese and salsa- medium | 143 | 3.1 g | 11.1 g | 9.5 g |
| Spinach dip, light | 165 | 2.2 g | 11.4 g | 12.4 g |
| Onion dip, light | 166 | 2 g | 11.9 g | 12.4 g |
| Dip, TOSTITOS, salsa con queso, medium | 133 | 2.9 g | 11.7 g | 8.3 g |
| Welsh rarebit | 165 | 7.5 g | 6.3 g | 12.3 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 147 kcal. 1 cup (250 g): about 368 kcal. 0.5 cup (125 g): about 184 kcal.
How much protein is in sauce?
Sauce contains 3.8 g of protein per 100 g (8% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 9.6 g in 1 cup (250 g). About 10% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other soups, sauces, and gravies, that is above the median (median 2.2 g).
How many carbs are in sauce?
Sauce has 9.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.2 g of fiber and 4.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in sauce?
Sauce contains 10.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.9 g is saturated (14% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does sauce contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Riboflavin (B2) (14% DV), Vitamin B12 (12% DV) and Vitamin A (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in sauce?
100 g contains 354 mg of sodium, 15% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
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 174525. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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