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Green Giant Cauliflower & Cheese Sauce, Cheese Sauce

According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2636397, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.

51
Caloriesvery low density
2.0g
Proteinlow · 4% DV
5.1g
Carbslow · 2% DV
3.1g
Fatlow · 4% DV
51 calories per 100g

Green Giant Cauliflower & Cheese Sauce, Cheese Sauce contains 51 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 2.0g of protein, 3.1g of fat, and 5.1g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the Branded Food database, refreshed July 2026.

  • More protein than 21% of USDA whole foods

The verdict

Green Giant Cauliflower & Cheese Sauce, Cheese Sauce is a low-calorie food at just 51 kcal per 100g.

2.0g
protein per 100g
Top 79%
protein vs USDA whole foods
51
calories per 100g
1.0g
fiber per 100g

Percentile computed against the 7,880 USDA SR Legacy and Foundation whole foods with a protein value, not branded or processed items.

FDA labeling rules →

Green Giant Cauliflower & Cheese Sauce, Cheese Sauce by GREEN GIANT contains 51 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 2.0g of protein, 3.1g of fat, and 5.1g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 1.0g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.

Where this data comes from

USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Green Giant Cauliflower & Cheese Sauce, Cheese Sauce is catalogued there as FDC ID 2636397, a branded food entry from GREEN GIANT. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC Branded Food program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.

Check the full breakdown above for vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.

Nutritional Value at a Glance

Green Giant Cauliflower & Cheese Sauce, Cheese Sauce balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates without any single macro dominating.

At 4% of the Daily Value for fiber, it contributes moderately to daily fiber intake.

Allergen indicators

Our text scan flagged these FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicators in this product's name and brand description:

  • Milk

Always verify with the physical package label. Our detection is a keyword scan over USDA-published product names and brand text, it is conservative-positive (flags likely allergens) but cannot guarantee completeness or accuracy. Manufacturers may reformulate without notice; consumers with anaphylaxis-risk allergies must rely on the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the package itself.

Nutrition Facts Serving size 100g Amount per serving Calories 51 % Daily Value* Total Fat 3g 4% Saturated Fat 2g 8% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 5mg 2% Sodium 398mg 17% Total Carbohydrate 5g 2% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 2g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 2g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 41mg 3% Iron 0mg 2% Potassium 133mg 3% * 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.

Values per 100g

Macro Breakdown

51
Calories per 100g

51 kcal = 3% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value

0%100%3of 2,000 kcal
51 kcal = 3% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
P: 2.0gF: 3.1gC: 5.1g
2.0g
Protein
4% DV
3.1g
Total Fat
4% DV
5.1g
Carbs
2% DV
1.0g
Fiber
4% DV
2.0g
Sugar
no FDA DV
398mg
Sodium
17% DV

Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.

Where Green Giant Cauliflower & Cheese Sauce, Cheese Sauce ranks on protein

Its 2.0g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food, the 7,880 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.

Protein per 100g - Green Giant Cauliflower & Cheese Sauce, Cheese Sauce vs every USDA reference food

USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value

2 21st percentile higher than 21% of 7,880 USDA reference foods

0–5: 2,829 USDA reference foods (36%). This entry sits in this band. 5–10: 1,170 USDA reference foods (15%). Above this entry. 10–15: 863 USDA reference foods (11%). Above this entry. 15–20: 783 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 20–25: 1,085 USDA reference foods (14%). Above this entry. 25–30: 826 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 30–35: 230 USDA reference foods (3%). Above this entry. 35–40: 32 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 40–45: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 50–55: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 55–60: 33 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. This food 0 60 every USDA reference food, bucketed by value

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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · July 2026

Full Nutrient Breakdown

Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.

Macronutrients

Nutrient Amount % DV
Carbohydrate, by difference 5.1 G
2%
Energy 51 KCAL
Fiber, total dietary 1.0 G
4%
Protein 2.0 G
4%
Total Sugars 2.0 G
Total lipid (fat) 3.1 G
4%

Vitamins

Nutrient Amount % DV
Sugars, added 0.00 G
0%

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 41 MG
3%
Iron, Fe 0 MG
2%
Potassium, K 133 MG
3%
Sodium, Na 398 MG
17%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 0.0 UG

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 5 MG
2%
Fatty acids, total saturated 1.5 G
8%
Fatty acids, total trans 0.00 G

Key takeaways

  • Green Giant Cauliflower & Cheese Sauce, Cheese Sauce delivers 2.0g of protein per 100g, more than 21% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
  • It carries 51 calories per 100g.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Green Giant Cauliflower & Cheese Sauce, Cheese Sauce? ▼
Green Giant Cauliflower & Cheese Sauce, Cheese Sauce contains 51 calories per 100g. It has 2.0g of protein, 3.1g of fat, and 5.1g of carbohydrates.
What are the macros in Green Giant Cauliflower & Cheese Sauce, Cheese Sauce? ▼
Per 100g, Green Giant Cauliflower & Cheese Sauce, Cheese Sauce has 2.0g protein (16% of calories), 3.1g fat, and 5.1g carbs. Fiber: 1.0g. Sugar: 2.0g.
How much sodium is in Green Giant Cauliflower & Cheese Sauce, Cheese Sauce? ▼
Green Giant Cauliflower & Cheese Sauce, Cheese Sauce contains 398mg of sodium per 100g, which is 17% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).
Is Green Giant Cauliflower & Cheese Sauce, Cheese Sauce high in fiber? ▼
Green Giant Cauliflower & Cheese Sauce, Cheese Sauce contains 1.0g of dietary fiber per 100g, which is 4% of the daily recommended value (28g).
Is Green Giant Cauliflower & Cheese Sauce, Cheese Sauce keto-friendly? ▼
Green Giant Cauliflower & Cheese Sauce, Cheese Sauce has 5.1g of carbs per 100g (40% of calories), which may be too high for strict keto diets (typically under 5g net carbs per serving).
Is Green Giant Cauliflower & Cheese Sauce, Cheese Sauce good for a diet? ▼
Green Giant Cauliflower & Cheese Sauce, Cheese Sauce has 51 calories per 100g. This is relatively low in calories. Fat content: 3.1g.
How does Green Giant Cauliflower & Cheese Sauce, Cheese Sauce compare to other foods? ▼
Green Giant Cauliflower & Cheese Sauce, Cheese Sauce provides 51 calories and 2.0g protein per 100g. That is 25 calories per gram of protein. Use our compare tool to see how it stacks up against similar foods in the same category.

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Primary source data

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Data Sources & Methodology

Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2636397) — Branded Food database. Verify with USDA →

Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.

Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.

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Every figure on GetFoodFacts is rendered directly from official USDA FoodData Central records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.