Alfredo sauces
Yo Mama's Alfredo
16 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- High in saturated fat
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 66
Yo Mama's Alfredo scores 66 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 9 points Salt 2.6 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- minus 7 points Saturated fat 7.7 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Alfredo
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 7.7 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Salt 2.6 g / 100 g minus 9 points
100 − 34 = 66
Can’t score above 79. High in saturated fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [4]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 125 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 11.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 7.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.4 g |
| Sugars | 0.7 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.6 g |
| Protein | 3.4 g |
| Salt | 2.6 g |
Ingredients
- Water
- Fresh Heavy Cream
- Parmesan Cheese (Part-Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes)
- Butter
- Organic Tapioca Starch
- Sea Salt
- Citrus Fiber
- Garlic Powder
- Lactic Acid
- Lemon Juice Concentrate
- Onion Powder
- Black Pepper
Label text, as published
Water, Fresh Heavy Cream, Parmesan Cheese (Part-Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Butter, Organic Tapioca Starch, Sea Salt, Citrus Fiber, Garlic Powder, Lactic Acid, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Onion Powder, Black Pepper
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More alfredo sauces on GoodSwap
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Alfredo Rao's Homemade · 15 oz Ultra-processedHigh in saltHigh in saturated fatSeed-oil free Score 60 out of 100 Good -
Alfredo Sauce Bertolli · 15 oz (425 g) Ultra-processedHigh in saltHigh in saturated fatContains seed oils Score 48 out of 100 Okay -
Homestyle Alfredo Prego · 411 g Ultra-processedHigh in saltHigh in saturated fatContains added sugars Score 37 out of 100 Poor -
Mushroom Alfredo Sauce Bertolli · 61 g Ultra-processedContains seed oils Score 65 out of 100 Good -
Alfredo Sauce Simple Truth Organic · 14.5 oz/410 g Ultra-processedHigh in saltContains added sugarsContains seed oils Score 42 out of 100 Okay -
Creamy Alfredo Sauce Priano Ultra-processedHigh in saltContains added sugars Score 43 out of 100 Okay
More from Yo Mama's
Sources
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov