Energy
middle half150 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 144 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 74–160 kcal
Based on 23 records reporting energy.
Sauces, fats & condimentsmoderate variability
Alfredo sauce calories: 98 per 65 g
This exact USDA record reports 98 calories for 65 g. That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.
Quick facts
USDA reference amount · 65 g
- Calories
- 98 kcal
- Protein
- 1.4 g
- Carbohydrate
- 1.2 g
- Total fat
- 9.8 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 359 mg
Portion calculator
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Estimated for 65 g
98calories
Alfredo sauce
- Protein
- 1.4 g
- Carbs
- 1.2 g
- Fat
- 9.8 g
— means the source has no value available.
These values scale the selected reference food by weight. Ingredients, preparation, and portion size can change your meal’s estimate.
Nutrition facts, household measures, preparation notes and USDA sources
The editorial read
The useful answer has a weight, a composition, and an identity
Portion: the cited record reports about 98 calories for USDA reference amount at 65 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 150 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 1.4 g protein, 0 g fiber, and 359 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is beverages, water, tap, drinking, representing 60.2% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 5 source-input rows in all. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.
The reference amount and 1 cup answer different portion questions. Their values are scaled independently from the same per-100-gram source record.
The household measures attached to this record span roughly 98–390 calories across the listed portions. That is a set of scaled examples—not a confidence interval, a recommendation, or a claim about the full universe of recipes.
Calculated from the smallest and largest usable household measures listed by USDA for this exact FNDDS record; not a confidence interval.
Record-specific decision brief
What the numbers say—and what choice still belongs to you
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2705809: “Alfredo sauce.” It separates gram-weight arithmetic, corpus context, label signals, and record selection so one number does not have to answer four different questions.
01 · Portion arithmetic
Three weights, one fixed composition
For FDC 2705809, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “75% of the reference weight” through “1 cup” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight | 48.8 g | 73 kcal | 1 g | 0 g | 269 mg |
| USDA reference amountExact record reference weight | 65 g | 98 kcal | 1.4 g | 0 g | 359 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 260 g | 390 kcal | 5.5 g | 0 g | 1,435 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Dips, gravies, other sauces
The comparison set contains 23 exact records in the Dips, gravies, other sauces USDA category. Here, “middle half” describes FDC 2705809’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
middle half2.1 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 5.9 g
- Middle 50%
- 2.1–6.8 g
Based on 23 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
lower quarter0 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 0.3 g
- Middle 50%
- 0.1–0.4 g
Based on 23 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
middle half552 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 518 mg
- Middle 50%
- 419–635 mg
Based on 23 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2705809’s 65 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Vitamin A; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Saturated fat. Percentages use FDA label Daily Values, whose general “high” guide begins at 20% Daily Value. This is not an overall score or a personalized target.
Strength-side signals
Vitamin A89.1 µg
≈ 10% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Saturated fat5.5 g
≈ 28% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Sodium359 mg
≈ 16% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Alfredo sauce,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2705810 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Portion sensitivity around 65 g
A 25% weight move in either direction spans 48.8–81.3 g. When composition is held constant, those endpoints calculate to 73 kcal and 122 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2705810
At an equal 100 g, this record has 129 mg more sodium than “Alfredo sauce with added vegetables.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Beverages, water, tap, drinking
The source formulation has 5 input rows; Beverages, water, tap, drinking supplies 60.2% of listed input weight. Those are standardized formulation inputs, not final plated percentages.
05 · Exact-record choice
Select by literal evidence, not the shortest name
Keep this record when the exact wording “Alfredo sauce” fits. Inspect FDC 2705810 when the exact wording “Alfredo sauce with added vegetables” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Alfredo sauce
- Exact source wording
- “Alfredo sauce”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2705809 · FNDDS 14650160
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Beverages, water, tap, drinking · Cream, heavy · Cheese, parmesan, grated
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Alfredo sauce with added vegetables
- Exact source wording
- “Alfredo sauce with added vegetables”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2705810 · FNDDS 14650165
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Alfredo sauce · Mushrooms, cooked, as ingredient · Summer squash, cooked, as ingredient
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Begin with the exact USDA description, then compare preparation, additions, and gram weight. A nearby record is useful only when its identity is closer—not simply because its name sounds familiar.
On smaller screens, focus a nutrition table and scroll horizontally to read every column.
| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordAlfredo sauce | 65 g98 kcal | 150 kcal | 2.1 g | 15 g | 0 g | 552 mg |
| Alfredo sauce with seafood | 65 g94 kcal | 145 kcal | 5.9 g | 12.5 g | 0 g | 541 mg |
| Alfredo sauce with poultry | 65 g101 kcal | 156 kcal | 6.9 g | 13.6 g | 0 g | 518 mg |
| Alfredo sauce with meat | 65 g111 kcal | 171 kcal | 6.5 g | 15.3 g | 0 g | 520 mg |
| Alfredo sauce with added vegetables | 65 g79 kcal | 122 kcal | 2.1 g | 11.5 g | 0.4 g | 423 mg |
| Alfredo sauce with meat and added vegetables | 65 g96 kcal | 148 kcal | 6.5 g | 12.5 g | 0.3 g | 415 mg |
| Alfredo sauce with poultry and added vegetables | 65 g86 kcal | 133 kcal | 6.8 g | 10.8 g | 0.3 g | 413 mg |
How to compare FDC 2705809: its source amount is 65 g; every 100-gram column removes portion size from the record-to-record comparison. Neither denominator determines your plate’s weight or recipe.
Household measures
Compare listed portions
For FDC 2705809, the 1 displayed measure scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cup
390 kcal
260 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2705809, Saturated fat is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Saturated fat
5.5 g≈ 28% Daily ValueSodium
358.8 mg≈ 16% Daily ValueTotal fat
9.8 g≈ 13% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2705809’s 65 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Source-serving signals
What stands out in this record
These 1 calculated observation describe FDC 2705809 at 65 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 359 mg sodium, about 16% of the Daily Value used on U.S. labels.
Nutrition facts
Compare the source serving with 100 grams
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 65 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 98 kcal 150 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 1.4 g 2.1 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 1.2 g 1.8 g | 0% 1% |
| Total fat | 9.8 g 15 g | 13% 19% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g 0 g | 0% 0% |
| Sugars | 0.6 g 0.9 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 358.8 mg 552 mg | 16% 24% |
| Saturated fat | 5.5 g 8.5 g | 28% 43% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2 g 3.1 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g 0.6 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 28.6 mg 44 mg | 10% 15% |
| Potassium | 25.4 mg 39 mg | 1% 1% |
| Calcium | 42.9 mg 66 mg | 3% 5% |
| Iron | 0 mg 0 mg | 0% 0% |
| Magnesium | 2.6 mg 4 mg | 1% 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1 mg 0.2 mg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 µg 0.5 µg | 2% 3% |
| Vitamin A | 89.1 µg 137 µg | 10% 15% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 51.6 g 79.4 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2705809, approximate percentages divide the displayed 65 g amount by FDA label Daily Values; they are not personalized targets. “Not established” means FDA sets no Daily Value for that row. Protein %DV remains unshown because adult-label use depends on regulatory context.
Inside the source record
Source formulation behind this USDA record
USDA links FDC 2705809 to 5 source inputs totaling 398.5 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Alfredo sauce” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
5 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Beverages, water, tap, drinking, Cream, heavy, Cheese, parmesan, grated. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
398.5 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beverages, water, tap, drinkingUSDA ingredient 14411 · encyclopedia page available | 240 GM | 240 g | 60.2% |
| 2 | Cream, heavyUSDA ingredient 1053 · encyclopedia page available | 120 GM | 120 g | 30.1% |
| 3 | Cheese, parmesan, gratedUSDA ingredient 1032 · encyclopedia page available | 20 GM | 20 g | 5% |
| 4 | Butter, stick, saltedUSDA ingredient 1001 · encyclopedia page available | 14 GM | 14 g | 3.5% |
| 5 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 4.5 GM | 4.5 g | 1.1% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2705809, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Dips, gravies, other sauces” category for shared description terms or source inputs. Any surviving pair is compared per 100 grams, so unlike source-serving sizes cannot manufacture the nutrient difference.
This record
Alfredo sauce
- USDA category
- Dips, gravies, other sauces
- FDC ID
- 2705809
- FNDDS code
- 14650160
Closest inspectable record
Alfredo sauce with added vegetables
- USDA category
- Dips, gravies, other sauces
- FDC ID
- 2705810
- FNDDS code
- 14650165
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 150 kcal | 122 kcal | +28 kcal |
| Protein | 2.1 g | 2.1 g | +0.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 1.8 g | 2.7 g | −0.9 g |
| Total fat | 15 g | 11.5 g | +3.5 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0.4 g | −0.4 g |
| Sodium | 552 mg | 423 mg | +129 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 28 more calories, 3.5 g more total fat, and 129 mg more sodium than “Alfredo sauce with added vegetables.”
Only this record lists Beverages, water, tap, drinking; Cream, heavy; Cheese, parmesan, grated; Butter, stick, salted. Only the comparison record lists Alfredo sauce; Mushrooms, cooked, as ingredient; Summer squash, cooked, as ingredient; Peppers, sweet, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
3 of the six displayed differences clear the documented materiality screen. It is a reading aid, not a health rating.
Formulation evidence
The listed formulations differ
The formulation rows differ, but the source data do not isolate which component caused any nutrient difference. Input weights describe the standardized formulation—not final plated proportions.
Listed only in this record: Beverages, water, tap, drinking; Cream, heavy; Cheese, parmesan, grated; Butter, stick, salted; and 1 more.
Listed only in the comparison: Alfredo sauce; Mushrooms, cooked, as ingredient; Summer squash, cooked, as ingredient; Peppers, sweet, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt; and 1 more.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets match
This record’s reference amount is 65 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (260 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 65 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (260 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2705809 with FDC 2705810 at equal mass; use their 65 g and 65 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2705809 versus FDC 2705810 is a comparison of standardized source records—not a measurement of your meal, an overall food-quality rank, or proof that one input caused a difference.
Review the full dips, gravies, other sauces source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
Uncertainty, made actionable
What can change this estimate?
This is a standardized USDA survey-food profile, not a measurement of every preparation. Actual nutrition can change with amount used, recipe or brand, concentration, oil, sugar, and salt formulation.
For “Alfredo sauce,” resolve amount used first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
amount used
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
- 02
recipe or brand
Prefer a package, menu, or known recipe when it identifies the food more precisely. Otherwise preserve the generic record as an explicit approximation.
- 03
concentration
Estimate what was actually consumed, including liquid left behind. The same bowl volume can contain a different mass and solid-to-liquid balance.
- 04
oil, sugar, and salt formulation
Match the named cooking-fat state when possible. Fat used, retained, or left behind is preparation information that a dish name alone cannot recover.
How we estimated this
The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point
FDC 2705809 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 150 kcal per 100 g becomes 98 kcal at 65 g through nutrient per portion = nutrient per 100 g × portion grams ÷ 100; this page adds no second nutrition estimate.
About the serving label: USDA describes the underlying survey portion as “Quantity not specified.” We display it as a USDA reference amount because it is a database comparison point—not a suggested portion or a claim about what most people should eat.
Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024
FoodData Central ID: 2705809
FNDDS food code: 14650160
The scaling for FDC 2705809 can be exact while the match to “Alfredo sauce” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 65 g weight, 5-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.
Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.