Calories in Cheese Sauce

Cheese Sauce has about 44 calories per 1 tbsp (15 g), with 1.5 g protein, 1.2 g carbs and 3.6 g fat. Per 100 g it has 290 kcal.

Featured in: Calcium-Rich Foods

Good protein sourceHigh sodiumMostly fatRich in calcium
44kcal
Calories · 1 tbsp (15 g)
1.5g
Protein · 1 tbsp (15 g)
1.2g
Carbs · 1 tbsp (15 g)
3.6g
Fat · 1 tbsp (15 g)
Carbs 11%Protein 14%Fat 75%share of calories

Cheese Sauce calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 tbsp (15 g)44 kcal1.5 g1.2 g3.6 g
100 g290 kcal10 g8 g24 g

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Cheese Sauce nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 tbsp (15 g)
Calories290 kcal44 kcal
Protein10 g1.5 g
Carbohydrates8 g1.2 g
Fat24 g3.6 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Sugar3 g0.5 g
Sodium650 mg98 mg
Calcium250 mg38 mg
Iron0.3 mg0 mg
Potassium120 mg18 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Cheese Sauce healthy?

  • ●Cheese Sauce is moderately calorie-dense at 290 kcal per 100 g. About 11% of its calories come from carbs, 14% from protein and 75% from fat.
  • ●It can fit a fat-loss diet in a measured portion. Add vegetables or a salad and go easy on the oil or butter.
  • ●It's low in protein (1.5 g in 1 tbsp (15 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.
  • ●It's high in sodium (650 mg per 100 g). Keep portions in check if you're watching your blood pressure.

To burn it off: 1 tbsp (15 g) (44 kcal) takes about 9 min of brisk walking or 4 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Cheese Sauce: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Cheese Sauce?

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One serving of Cheese Sauce, 1 tbsp (15 g), has roughly 44 calories, with 1.5 g protein, 1.2 g carbohydrates, 3.6 g fat and 0 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Cheese Sauce?

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100 g of Cheese Sauce has 290 kcal, with 10 g protein, 8 g carbs, 24 g fat, 0 g fibre and 3 g sugar.

How much protein is in Cheese Sauce?

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Cheese Sauce has 10 g protein per 100 g (1.5 g in 1 tbsp (15 g)). Protein provides about 14% of its calories.

Is Cheese Sauce good for weight loss?

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In moderation. At 290 kcal per 100 g it can fit a weight-loss diet if your total daily calories stay in a deficit and the meal includes protein and vegetables.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Cheese Sauce?

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Burning roughly 44 kcal takes about 9 minutes of brisk walking or 4 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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