Calories
5% of Daily kcal · low-calorie
Protein
4% RDI
Fat
5.5g sat fat
Carbs
2% RDI
Sugar
5% RDI
Fiber
5% RDI
Salt
4% RDI
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
Healthy
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Macronutrients per selected portion. Derived from Cauliflower White Sauce.
5% of Daily kcal · low-calorie
4% RDI
5.5g sat fat
2% RDI
5% RDI
5% RDI
4% RDI
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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science
B+ · 7.3 / 10
Ingredients that rank higher on the overall quality profile and might substitute well in some recipes.
Yes, Cauliflower-Based White Sauce is considered healthy with a Health Grade of B+. It is highly satiating for the calories provided.
Cauliflower-Based White Sauce is NOVA 3 - Processed.
100g of Cauliflower-Based White Sauce contains 99 kcal, 2.1g protein, 4.5g carbohydrates, 8.7g fat, and 1.4g fiber.
Yes, Cauliflower-Based White Sauce is vegetarian but not vegan.