What is Cream Sauce? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Cream Sauce?

The main ingredients of cream sauce are butter, flour, cheese and cream. The butter and flour are pan cooked and then the liquids are added to thicken it. This rich sauce has a pale golden color, or may be white. The texture is smooth, creamy and easy to pour. The flavors are cheesy, buttery and salty, with hints of herbs. Each cream sauce varies, depending on the cheese and herbs used for it. Cream sauce is often served over pasta or with seafood.

What does Cream Sauce Taste Like?

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Ingredients

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Cream Sauce Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Cup (248g)
Amount Per Serving% DV
Calories280kcal14%
Fats25g32%
Sat. fats10g45%
Mono. FatsN/A
Trans fats0g0%
Carbs15g5%
Sugars5g10%
FiberN/A
Proteins5g7%
Cholesterol79mg26%
Sodium1039mg45%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

Information is not verified and for reference purposes only. Contact vendor directly if you have any food allergies. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs may vary. See Nutrition

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