Classic alfredo sauce

Classic alfredo sauce

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Target diet: Vegan

Classic alfredo sauce · Vegan

No, skip it.

milk, and 6 more.

  • milk
  • whey
  • cream
  • butter
  • cheese
  • buttermilk

Automated check based on Open Food Facts label data. Not medical advice. Always check the package.

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Deciding ingredient

milk

On the label

Watervegetable oilcorncanolaand/or soybeanmodified food starchwheat flourparmesan cheese

What we checked

Animal-derived ingredientsmilk, whey, cream
Open Food Facts analysisMarked non-vegan

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
100 kcal
Fat
6.7 g
Saturated fat
1.7 g
Carbohydrates
6.7 g
Sugars
1.7 g
low
Fibre
0 g
Protein
1.7 g
Salt
1.4 g

Per 100 g this product is low in sugars. Bands follow the UK front-of-pack guide: sugars high at 22.5 g or more and low at 5 g or less; salt high at 1.5 g or more and low at 0.3 g or less; saturated fat high at 5 g or more and low at 1.5 g or less. This describes the label, it is not dietary advice.

Processing level: NOVA group 4, ultra-processed foods. NOVA classification, from the label data.

Ingredients (original text)

Water, vegetable oil (corn, canola, and/or soybean), modified food starch, wheat flour, contains less than 2% of: salt, parmesan cheese (part-skim milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), skim milk, soy protein concentrate, sugar, cheddar cheese (milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), parmesan cheese (milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), granular cheese (milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), dehydrated cream, dehydrated butter (cream, salt), spices, dehydrated buttermilk, dehydrated garlic, dehydrated onions, lactic acid, sodium phosphate, whey, romano cheese (cow's milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), sodium citrate, sunflower lecithin.

Detailed analysis: why is Classic alfredo sauce not vegan?

Our analysis indicates that Classic alfredo sauce is likely not suitable for a vegan diet. This is based on the detection of the following ingredients which are generally avoided:

  • milk
  • whey
  • cream
  • butter
  • cheese
  • buttermilk
  • Milk (allergen data)

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: Water, vegetable oil (corn, canola, and/or soybean), modified food starch, wheat flour, contains less than 2% of: salt, parmesan cheese (part-skim milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), skim milk, soy protein concentrate, sugar, cheddar cheese (milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), parmesan cheese (milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), granular cheese (milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), dehydrated cream, dehydrated butter (cream, salt), spices, dehydrated buttermilk, dehydrated garlic, dehydrated onions, lactic acid, sodium phosphate, whey, romano cheese (cow's milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), sodium citrate, sunflower lecithin.. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Classic alfredo sauce contains 100 calories per 100g, with 1.7g of protein, 6.7g of fat, and 6.7g of carbohydrates (1.7g of which is sugar).

What should you do?

If you are following a vegan diet, we recommend looking for alternative products that do not contain these restricted ingredients. Many manufacturers now offer vegan-friendly versions of popular products, so be sure to check product labels carefully.

Disclaimer: This analysis is based on ingredient data and should not replace professional medical or nutritional advice. If you have specific dietary restrictions due to health conditions, please consult with a healthcare provider or registered dietitian.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Classic alfredo sauce Vegan?

No, Classic alfredo sauce is generally not Vegan because it contains milk, whey, cream and others.

Does Classic alfredo sauce contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Water, vegetable oil (corn, canola, and/or soybean), modified food starch, wheat flour, contains less than 2% of: salt, parmesan cheese (part-skim mil...

What are the nutritional facts of Classic alfredo sauce?

Classic alfredo sauce contains 100 calories per 100g, with 1.7g of protein, 6.7g of carbohydrates, and 6.7g of fat.

How much sugar is in Classic alfredo sauce?

Classic alfredo sauce lists 1.7 g of sugar per 100 g, which counts as low in sugar under the UK front-of-pack guide (5 g or less per 100 g).

Is Classic alfredo sauce ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Classic alfredo sauce is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Can I eat Classic alfredo sauce on a Vegan diet?

No, Classic alfredo sauce is not recommended for a Vegan diet due to the presence of restricted ingredients. We recommend looking for Vegan-certified alternatives.