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Brown stir-fry sauce Calories
A savory, mildly sweet, umami-rich sauce commonly made with soy sauce, sugar, and starch.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 tablespoon (medium) of Brown stir-fry sauce (18 g) has 19 calories. That works out to 105 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.7 g of carbs, 0.6 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat and 0.1 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Brown stir-fry sauce Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 18 g
19
KCAL / 18G
Carbs
3.7g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.6g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.3g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.1g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 74% · Protein 12% · Fat 14%
Brown stir-fry sauce nutrition facts table · 1 tablespoon (medium) (18 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 19 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.3 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 504 mg | 22% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.7 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 1 Tablespoon of Brown stir-fry sauce?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 18 g | 19 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 6 g | 6 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 20 g | 21 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28 g | 29 kcal |
| 30 g | 30 g | 32 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (large) | 36 g | 38 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (small) | 60 g | 63 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 105 kcal |
| ½ cup (medium) | 120 g | 126 kcal |
Calculated from 105 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Brown stir-fry sauce
What is brown stir-fry sauce made of?
Brown stir-fry sauce is a savory, slightly sweet sauce used to coat ingredients cooked in a hot pan. It commonly contains soy sauce, sugar, and starch, with garlic, ginger, broth, or other seasonings varying by recipe or brand.
How do you use brown stir-fry sauce?
Add brown stir-fry sauce near the end of cooking and toss it with the hot ingredients until it thickens and coats them. Because the starch thickens with heat and the sugar can scorch, avoid simmering it for a long time over high heat.
How can you make brown stir-fry sauce at home?
Mix soy sauce with water or broth, a little sugar, and cornstarch to make brown stir-fry sauce at home. Dissolve the cornstarch in cold liquid first, then heat the mixture while stirring; garlic or ginger adds extra flavor.
What can you use instead of brown stir-fry sauce?
A mixture of soy sauce, a little sugar, and cornstarch can stand in for brown stir-fry sauce. It recreates the salty-sweet flavor and thick coating, but add it gradually because plain soy sauce can make the dish too salty.
Is brown stir-fry sauce the same as teriyaki sauce?
No, brown stir-fry sauce and teriyaki sauce are different. Brown stir-fry sauce is usually savory and thickened with starch, while teriyaki sauce tends to be sweeter and glossier, often coating grilled or pan-cooked foods.
Is brown stir-fry sauce the same as oyster sauce?
No, brown stir-fry sauce is not the same as oyster sauce. Brown stir-fry sauce commonly gets its flavor from soy sauce and seasonings, while oyster sauce is made with oyster extract and has a distinct, richer savory taste.
What dishes can you make with brown stir-fry sauce?
Brown stir-fry sauce works well with vegetable or meat stir-fries, noodles, and fried rice. Cook the main ingredients first and add the sauce toward the end, so it coats the food without burning or making the pan too wet.
How should you store brown stir-fry sauce after opening?
Keep opened brown stir-fry sauce tightly closed in the refrigerator. Follow any specific storage directions on its container, and discard it if its smell, appearance, or texture changes noticeably.
Can you use brown stir-fry sauce as a marinade?
Yes, brown stir-fry sauce can season meat or vegetables before cooking. Since it often contains sugar, it may caramelize or burn over high heat; remove excess sauce before searing and add fresh sauce near the end if needed.
Why does brown stir-fry sauce turn lumpy or too thick?
Brown stir-fry sauce thickens as its starch heats, and undissolved starch can form lumps. Stir or shake the sauce before adding it, and keep the ingredients moving in the pan; loosen an overly thick sauce with a little water or broth.
Brown stir-fry sauce Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B6
0.01mg · 1% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
B3
0.05mg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Sodium
504mg · 22% DV
Phosphorus
8.64mg · 1% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Selenium
0.54µg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
17mg · 1% DV
Brown stir-fry sauce Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Brown stir-fry sauce
To burn the 19 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (18 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Brown stir-fry sauce?
Brown stir-fry sauce is a thick, dark sauce commonly made with soy sauce, sugar and starch. It is associated with Chinese-style and other East Asian-inspired stir-fries, where it coats ingredients with a savoury, gently sweet, umami-rich glaze.
Toss it through vegetables, tofu, meat or seafood near the end of cooking, and serve with rice or noodles. It is a convenient way to bring a dish together, though its sweetness and thickness can quickly dominate, so start with a little and adjust to taste. The sauce is mostly carbohydrate; for a lighter meal, use it sparingly and let plenty of vegetables provide the bulk.
How Nutritious Is Brown stir-fry sauce?
Nutrient density
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Is Brown stir-fry sauce Processed?
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Brown stir-fry sauce Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Brown stir-fry sauce Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Brown stir-fry sauce Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.05g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.08g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.09g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.