Cheese sauce, made with skimmed milk, homemade

This homemade cheese sauce is prepared using skimmed milk. It provides fat, protein and carbohydrate, as well as calcium. Per 100g, it contains 12g of fat, including 7.2g of saturated fat, alongside 8.2g of protein and 250mg of calcium. The figures describe the supplied recipe; the nutrient content of other homemade versions will depend on the ingredients used.

Calcium helps maintain bones and teeth, while protein is needed for the growth and repair of body tissues. Although this sauce is made with skimmed milk, it still contains saturated fat, which is worth noting for people monitoring their intake. It also contributes salt to a meal. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.