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Cauliflower-Based White Sauce

Cauliflower-Based White Sauce is a creamy sauce made by pureeing cauliflower with milk or broth and used as a lower-calorie, vegetable-forward alternative to traditional cream or béchamel sauces in many cuisines. It’s commonly used to add a smooth, neutral base for pasta, gratins, soups and baked dishes while keeping a light vegetable flavor. As an ingredient, Cauliflower-Based White Sauce provides a modest micronutrient contribution — notably about 29mg of vitamin C per 100g — and tends to be lower in carbohydrates than starchy cream sauces while delivering some fibre and a creamy mouthfeel from added milk or fats. Compared with oil- or cream-heavy sauces, it is filling and vegetable-rich, making it a practical option to boost vegetable intake; it is not a significant source of protein, so it’s often paired with protein-rich foods to make a balanced meal.

Vegetarian · Processed · ~0.60€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

B+

Healthy

-

Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Derived from Cauliflower White Sauce.

Calories

99 kcal

5% of Daily kcal · low-calorie

Protein

2.1 g

4% RDI

Fat

8.7 g

5.5g sat fat

Carbs

4.5 g

2% RDI

Sugar

2.4 g

5% RDI

Fiber

1.4 g

5% RDI

Salt

0.2 g

4% RDI

Nutrition quality

Scored against dietary guidelines. Tap rows for a deeper breakdown.

Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

B+ · 7.3 / 10

Healthy alternatives

Ingredients that rank higher on the overall quality profile and might substitute well in some recipes.

Frequently asked

Q.01Is Cauliflower-Based White Sauce healthy?

Yes, Cauliflower-Based White Sauce is considered healthy with a Health Grade of B+. It is highly satiating for the calories provided.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Cauliflower-Based White Sauce?

Cauliflower-Based White Sauce is NOVA 3 - Processed.

Q.02What are the macros in Cauliflower-Based White Sauce?

100g of Cauliflower-Based White Sauce contains 99 kcal, 2.1g protein, 4.5g carbohydrates, 8.7g fat, and 1.4g fiber.

Q.04Is Cauliflower-Based White Sauce vegetarian?

Yes, Cauliflower-Based White Sauce is vegetarian but not vegan.

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