Sauce, alfredo mix, dry
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Sauce, alfredo mix, dry is a powdered blend of dehydrated cheese, cream, and seasonings that transforms into a rich, velvety sauce when mixed with milk or water. It delivers a savory, buttery flavor with a smooth, thick texture that clings to pasta. Nutritionally dense, it provides a substantial 535 kcal per 100g, with nearly equal parts fat and carbohydrates, making it a high-energy comfort food.
Calorie split: 11% protein · 27% carbs · 61% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its indulgent, restaurant-quality creaminess and the sheer convenience of creating a rich sauce in minutes. It evokes a sense of classic Italian-American comfort and pairs perfectly with fettuccine, chicken, or vegetables.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high fat and calorie content can be a concern for those monitoring intake, and the mix often contains significant sodium and potential allergens like milk and wheat. To counteract, use it sparingly as a flavor enhancer rather than the main sauce, and pair it with lean protein and fiber-rich vegetables like broccoli or spinach to balance the meal and slow digestion.
Key benefits
- Provides a quick, shelf-stable base for creamy pasta dishes
- High in fat and calories, offering dense energy
- Contains a moderate amount of protein from dairy components
- Simple preparation requires only liquid and heat
- Versatile as a base for other sauces or dips
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The original Alfredo sauce, created by Alfredo di Lelio in Rome, was just butter and Parmigiano-Reggiano, with no cream or flour—a far cry from the dry mix's complex blend.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 2.0 g |
| Energy | 535 kcal |
| Energy | 2238 kj |
| Protein | 15.3 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 36.4 g |
| Ash | 9.8 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 36.5 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 467 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.94 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 32.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 415 mg |
| Potassium, K | 254 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 2590 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.5 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.06 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.06 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 9.3 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.16 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 mg |
| Niacin | 2.1 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.0 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.13 mg |
| Folate, total | 4.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 4.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 4.0 ug |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.38 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 54.0 ug |
| Retinol | 52.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 23.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 213 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.8 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 6.2 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 13.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.69 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.29 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.16 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.38 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.49 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 1.7 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 6.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 2.7 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 13.7 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.40 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 13.0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 8.6 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 7.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.74 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 56.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Sauce, homemade, white, medium — USDA does not publish this profile for Sauce.
| Tryptophan | 0.04 g |
| Threonine | 0.14 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.19 g |
| Leucine | 0.30 g |
| Lysine | 0.24 g |
| Methionine | 0.08 g |
| Cystine | 0.03 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.15 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.15 g |
| Valine | 0.20 g |
| Arginine | 0.11 g |
| Histidine | 0.08 g |
| Alanine | 0.10 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.23 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.64 g |
| Glycine | 0.07 g |
| Proline | 0.30 g |
| Serine | 0.17 g |
FAQ
How do you prepare dry Alfredo mix?
Typically, you whisk the powder with milk (or water) in a saucepan and heat until it thickens, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
Is dry Alfredo mix gluten-free?
Not always; many brands include wheat flour as a thickener, so check the label for gluten if you have an intolerance.
Can I use dry Alfredo mix as a base for other sauces?
Yes, it's versatile—add garlic, herbs, or even a touch of lemon juice to customize it into a different flavor profile.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 5.35 kcal/g · 11% calories from protein · 2.0 g fiber · 5.4 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 10.20 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.