Cheese sauce, made with whole milk, homemade

This homemade cheese sauce is made with whole milk. It provides fat, protein and carbohydrate, as well as calcium and other minerals. Per 100g, it contains 15g of fat, including 9.1g of saturated fat, alongside 8.2g of protein and 246mg of calcium. These figures describe the supplied recipe; the nutrient content of other homemade cheese sauces will vary with the ingredients used.

Calcium helps maintain bones and teeth, while protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues. The saturated fat content is worth noting for people monitoring their saturated fat intake. Cheese sauce also contributes salt and energy to a meal. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.