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Fettuccine Alfredocalories and macros

840kcal per serving

One serving of Fettuccine Alfredo has about 840 kcal, with 26 g protein, 77 g carbohydrates and 47 g fat. That is roughly 12% of calories from protein, 37% from carbs and 51% from fat.

Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine Alfredo1 serving · Prep time 20 min

Where the calories come from

840kcal
  • Protein26 g12%
  • Carbs77 g37%
  • Fat47 g51%
of a 1,800 kcal day47%
of a 2,200 kcal day38%

Fettuccine Alfredo is 100 g (dry weight) of fettuccine tossed in a sauce of 20 g of butter, 60 ml of heavy cream and 30 g of grated Parmesan. A serving is roughly 840 kcal with 26 g of protein and 77 g of carbohydrates: the pasta supplies almost all of the carbohydrates, while the butter, cream and cheese provide most of the 47 g of fat.

Nutrition per serving

NutrientPer 100 g1 serving (~350 g)Share of calories
Calories240 kcal840 kcal100%
Protein7.4 g26 g12%
Carbs22 g77 g37%
Fat13.4 g47 g51%

How many calories in 100 g of Fettuccine Alfredo?

A typical serving of Fettuccine Alfredo weighs about 350 g, so 100 g has about 240 kcal, 7.4 g protein, 22 g carbohydrates and 13.4 g fat.

Calories for your portion

840kcal
26 gProtein
77 gCarbs
47 gFat

Calories by amount

AmountWeightkcalProteinCarbsFat
½ serving175 g42013 g38.5 g23.5 g
1 serving350 g84026 g77 g47 g
1½ servings525 g126039 g115.5 g70.5 g
2 servings700 g168052 g154 g94 g
100 g100 g2407.4 g22 g13.4 g
200 g200 g48014.9 g44 g26.9 g

Vitamins and minerals in Fettuccine Alfredo

Per serving, with the share of the daily value (DV) used on US nutrition labels.

NutrientPer serving% DV
Fiber3.2 g11%
Sugars3.5 g–
Saturated fat29 g145%
Sodium800 mg35%
Potassium340 mg7%
Calcium400 mg31%
Iron2 mg11%
Vitamin C0.5 mg1%
Vitamin A450 µg50%
Vitamin D0.6 µg3%
Vitamin B120.6 µg25%

Allergens in Fettuccine Alfredo

  • Gluten
  • Milk

A typical recipe contains the allergens below (EU list of 14). Recipes, sauces and kitchens differ, so always check the label or ask when you eat out.

Which diets does Fettuccine Alfredo fit?

  • Vegetarian

Based on the ingredients of a typical serving. Recipes vary, so check labels if you have an allergy or follow a diet strictly.

How long would you walk to burn a serving of Fettuccine Alfredo?

For a 70 kg adult, the 840 kcal in one serving is about 196 minutes of comfortable walking or 143 minutes of brisk walking. This is only a rough perspective: food is not something you have to earn or burn off, and the numbers change with body size.

Comfortable walk (about 4 km/h)196 min
Brisk walk (about 5.5 km/h)143 min

Work it out for your own weight and activity with the calories burned calculator.

What's in a typical serving

Ribbons of fettuccine coated in a rich, velvety sauce of butter, cream and Parmesan.

  • 100g Fettuccine (dry)
  • 20g Butter
  • 60ml Heavy Cream
  • 30g Parmesan
  • Black Pepper, Nutmeg

How to make it

  1. Cook 100 g fettuccine in plenty of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain, keeping a little of the cooking water.
  2. While the pasta cooks, melt 20 g butter in a wide pan over low heat and add 60 ml heavy cream. Simmer gently for 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in 30 g finely grated Parmesan a little at a time until the sauce is smooth.
  4. Add the drained fettuccine and toss, loosening the sauce with a splash of pasta water if it gets too thick.
  5. Season with black pepper and a pinch of nutmeg and serve right away.

How to make it lighter

  1. Replace half of the cream with semi-skimmed milk and a spoon of pasta water; the starch keeps the sauce silky with less fat.
  2. Toss in steamed broccoli, peas or mushrooms and reduce the pasta to 70 g so the bowl stays the same size.
  3. Restaurant Alfredo portions are often double this one; share a plate or take half home.

Lighter alternatives

More Italian dishes

Work out your own daily calorie target with the calorie calculator.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Fettuccine Alfredo?

A typical serving of Fettuccine Alfredo has about 840 kcal. The exact number depends on the recipe, the amount of oil or butter and the portion size.

How many calories are in 100 g of Fettuccine Alfredo?

About 240 kcal. That is based on a typical serving of about 350 g with 840 kcal; the real figure changes with the recipe and how much oil is used.

Is Fettuccine Alfredo high in protein?

It is moderate. One serving has about 26 g of protein (12% of its calories); pair it with a protein side if you are aiming for a high-protein meal.

Can I eat Fettuccine Alfredo while losing weight?

Yes, if it fits your daily calorie target. Weight loss depends on your total intake over time, not on a single dish; portion size and added fats make the biggest difference.

How long do you have to walk to burn off Fettuccine Alfredo?

Roughly 196 minutes of comfortable walking for a 70 kg adult, or about 143 minutes at a brisk pace. Treat it as a perspective only; it depends on body size and you do not need to 'burn off' food.

Is Fettuccine Alfredo vegetarian?

Yes. A typical serving of Fettuccine Alfredo has no meat or fish.

Is Fettuccine Alfredo gluten-free?

Usually not. A typical serving contains wheat or another gluten source.

How can I make Fettuccine Alfredo lighter?

Replace half of the cream with semi-skimmed milk and a spoon of pasta water; the starch keeps the sauce silky with less fat. Toss in steamed broccoli, peas or mushrooms and reduce the pasta to 70 g so the bowl stays the same size. Restaurant Alfredo portions are often double this one; share a plate or take half home.

How we calculated these values

  • Calories and macros are Sporty catalog estimates for one typical serving, calculated from USDA FoodData Central values for the listed ingredient amounts.
  • The serving weight (350 g) is estimated from those ingredients; the per-100 g values and the portion calculator are worked out from it.
  • Walking times use the Compendium of Physical Activities: 3.5 MET for comfortable and 4.8 MET for brisk walking, for a 70 kg adult (kcal per minute = MET × 3.5 × kg ÷ 200).
  • Vitamins, minerals and allergens are estimated from the same ingredients with USDA FoodData Central values; % DV uses the US FDA daily values.
  • Diet labels come from the ingredients. Real values change with the recipe, the amount of oil and the portion, so treat every number as an estimate.
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