Ragu · Prepared Pasta and Pizza Sauces
Butter Parmesan Sauce
A 1/4 cup (61g) serving of Butter Parmesan Sauce by Ragu has 60 calories, 0g of sugars and 360mg of sodium, as submitted by Mizkan America, Inc. to USDA (FoodData Central 2400890, record updated Apr 8, 2020).
Values for the declared serving and per 100 g. FoodData Central 2400890, available Dec 22, 2022; USDA record.
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Protein % DV here is not corrected for protein quality.
Computed from the values per 100 g that Mizkan America, Inc. submitted to USDA, for the declared 61g serving. They agree with USDA's live record (FoodData Central API, read Sep 29, 2026). Check the USDA record.
- UPC
- 036200431207
- Category
- Prepared Pasta and Pizza Sauces
- Records
- 8 under this UPC; this page shows the newest record of this barcode
How it compares with other prepared pasta and pizza sauces
Per 100 g, none of the 3,453 prepared pasta and pizza sauces products in USDA's branded database has less sugar, and it has more sodium than 89% of them.
Where the calories come from: 13% carbohydrate, 74% fat and 13% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).
Where it sits among prepared pasta and pizza sauces: sugar per 100 g
| Per 100 g | This product | Median of the category | Share of the category lower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total sugars | 0 g | 4.2 g | 0% |
| Sodium | 590 mg | 372 mg | 89% |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 1.6 g | 87% |
| Calories | 98 | 64 | 78% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release; category statistics computed by GetFoodFacts from 3,453 products, one per barcode.
Other sauce in this aisle
3,064 of the 3,453 prepared pasta and pizza sauces products are named sauce. Per 100 g their median is 62 calories, 370 mg of sodium and 1.6 g of protein; 2,826 have less sodium than this one.
| Other brands with less sodium | Sodium per 100 g | Calories per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Pepperoni Flavored Smooth & Zesty Traditional Pizza Sauce DELGROSSO | 469 mg | 55 |
| Italian Sauce SCORNOVACCA'S | 469 mg | 40 |
| Pasta Sauce, Mushroom HUNT'S | 468 mg | 40 |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release: products in this aisle whose name contains "sauce", one per barcode.
What is in it
Ingredients (as submitted): WATER, PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), BUTTER (SWEET CREAM, SALT), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, HEAVY CREAM, ENZYME MODIFIED EGG YOLK (EGG YOLK, SALT, ENZYME), AGED ASIAGO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SALT, XANTHAN GUM, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, GARLIC POWDER.
The statement lists 12 ingredients at the top level, beginning with Water, Parmesan Cheese (pasteurized Part Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures. It has no separate "Contains" line; a major allergen (the nine the FDA requires on labels: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame) may be named inside the ingredients instead. For allergies, read the package: this is the record USDA holds (updated Apr 8, 2020), not the label on the shelf today.
Source: the ingredient statement Mizkan America, Inc. submitted to USDA (FoodData Central 2400890).
More Ragu prepared pasta and pizza sauces
| Product | Calories per 100 g | Sugars per 100 g | Sodium per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Parmesan Alfredo Sauce | 98 | 0 g | 525 mg |
| Tomato Basil Kettle Cooked Sauce | 81 | 4.88 g | 398 mg |
| Alfredo Sauce Flavored with Bacon | 115 | 1.64 g | 492 mg |
| Bold and Flavorful Pasta Sauce, Sweet Italian Sausage & Cheese | 78 | 7.75 g | 372 mg |
| Homestyle Thick & Hearty Traditional Pasta Sauce | 78 | 7.75 g | n/a |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release.
Questions about this product
How many calories are in Ragu Butter Parmesan Sauce?
60 per 1/4 cup (61g) serving, and 98 per 100 g.
How much sodium is in Ragu Butter Parmesan Sauce?
360mg per serving (16% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value).
Is this the label on the package today?
It is the record Mizkan America, Inc. submitted to USDA, last updated Apr 8, 2020. Recipes change: the package in your hand is the authority.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- this record and every record it is compared with, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what branded, SR Legacy, Foundation and survey records are. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- survey foods and their household portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, its rounding and the Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- 21 CFR 101 subpart D, Nutrient content claims
- the FDA thresholds the comparisons count. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov