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Cheese Sauce

Cheese Sauce is a creamy, savory sauce commonly used as a topping or dip in comfort foods, snacks and casual dishes — think mac and cheese, nachos or steamed vegetables. It is rich and spreadable, designed to deliver cheesy flavor and a smooth texture. Nutritionally it is relatively energy‑dense and high in fat, with about 13.3g of fat per 100g, and typically provides modest amounts of vitamin A and vitamin B12 from dairy ingredients. Because many commercial versions are highly processed and can be higher in saturated fat and salt, it’s best used as an occasional condiment; lighter homemade or vegetable‑based versions can provide similar texture and flavor with less fat and fewer additives.

Vegetarian · Ultra-processed · ~2.50€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

D

Use selectively

-

Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

163 kcal

8% of Daily kcal · low-calorie

Protein

3.1 g

6% RDI

Fat

13 g

3.1g sat fat

Carbs

7.9 g

3% RDI

Sugar

0.3 g

1% RDI

Fiber

0.3 g

1% RDI

Salt

0.7 g

13% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

D · 4.2 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Cheese Sauce healthy?

Cheese Sauce is rated D on overall nutritional quality and is best consumed in moderation alongside more nutrient-dense foods.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Cheese Sauce?

Cheese Sauce is NOVA 4 - Ultra-processed.

Q.02What are the macros in Cheese Sauce?

100g of Cheese Sauce contains 163 kcal, 3.14g protein, 7.86g carbohydrates, 13.3g fat, and 0.3g fiber.

Q.04Is Cheese Sauce vegetarian?

Yes, Cheese Sauce is vegetarian but not vegan.

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