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Cheese sauce calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of cheese sauce contains 174 calories, with 6.7 g of protein, 6.8 g of carbohydrate and 13.3 g of fat. It provides 0.5 g of fiber and 0.4 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
Protein 15% Carbs 16% Fat 69%
How cheese sauce compares
Per 100 g, against the closest sauces in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese sauce | 174 kcal | 6.7 g | 6.8 g | 13.3 g |
| Thick white sauce, homemade | 186 kcal | 4 g | 11.6 g | 13.8 g |
| Medium white sauce, homemade | 147 kcal | 3.8 g | 9.2 g | 10.6 g |
| Salsa con queso dip | 143 kcal | 3.1 g | 11.1 g | 9.5 g |
| Tostitos salsa con queso dip | 133 kcal | 2.9 g | 11.7 g | 8.3 g |
Nutrition facts for cheese sauce
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 174 kcal |
| Protein | 6.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 6.8 g |
| Fat | 13.3 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 0.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 6 g |
| Salt | 2.1 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in cheese sauce
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 184 mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 157 mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.98 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 80 µg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.11 mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 3.2 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14 µg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 9 mg | 2% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common cheese sauce servings
How many calories in a portion of cheese sauce — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¼ cup (63 g) | 110 kcal | 4 g | 4 g | 8 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 174 kcal | 7 g | 7 g | 13 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cheese sauce?
Cheese sauce has 174 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in cheese sauce?
Cheese sauce contains 6.7 g of protein per 100 g.
Is cheese sauce low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Cheese sauce has 6.8 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Are these cheese sauce calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #171191 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
