Sauce, homemade, white, medium
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.8 MG | 1% | |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 6% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 MG | 14% | |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 3% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | 7% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Folate, total | 8 UG | 2% | |
| Choline, total | 14.2 MG | 3% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.3 UG | 12% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 104 UG | 12% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.3 MG | 2% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 1.2 UG | 6% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.9 UG | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 118 MG | 9% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.3 MG | 2% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 14 MG | 3% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 98 MG | 8% | |
| Potassium, K | 156 MG | 3% | |
| Sodium, Na | 354 MG | 15% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.4 MG | 4% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Selenium, Se | 4.1 UG | 7% |
About Sauce, homemade, white, medium
Homemade white sauce at medium thickness is built on a classic roux base of butter and flour, finished with milk. The fat is moderate and comes largely from butter, while the carbohydrates reflect the flour and milk content. It has some protein from the dairy but is primarily a fat-and-starch vehicle for flavoring pasta, vegetables, or casseroles. Made at home, the ingredient quality is entirely under your control.
Calorie Breakdown
At 147 calories per 100 grams, Sauce, homemade, white, medium gets 10% of its calories from protein, 25% from carbohydrates, and 65% from fat. This is moderate, similar to many lean proteins and whole grains.
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