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A selected sauce used to add flavor and moisture to meals; nutrition varies considerably by recipe.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Chosen Sauce (15 g) has 23 calories. That works out to 150 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.3 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 1.3 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 45 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 15 g
23
KCAL / 15G
Carbs
2.3g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fat
1.3g
· 2% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 42% · Protein 4% · Fat 54%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 23 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.3 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 98 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.3 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% |
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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 23 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 8 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (large) | 30 g | 45 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 30 g | 45 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 60 g | 90 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 150 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 240 g | 360 kcal |
Calculated from 150 calories per 100 g.
Chosen sauce is a generic name, not a particular recipe or established sauce variety. Its ingredients could differ from one product or dish to another, so its flavor, best uses, and storage requirements depend on the actual sauce.
Chosen sauce goes well with foods whose flavors suit its particular taste and texture. Try a small amount with grilled vegetables, meat, poultry, pasta, or a sandwich, and serve a strong or spicy sauce on the side first.
Yes, chosen sauce can work as a marinade if its ingredients suit the food. A sauce with oil, spices, or acidity can add flavor; keep any portion that touches raw meat separate from sauce intended for serving.
Chosen sauce can be served hot or cold, depending on its type and the dish. Tomato-based cooked sauces can usually be warmed gently, while yogurt- or mayonnaise-based sauces are better served cold because high heat can make them split.
Chosen sauce may need refrigeration after opening, but the requirement depends on its ingredients and packaging. Follow the storage directions for a packaged sauce; keep homemade sauce covered in the refrigerator and discard it if it develops mold or an off smell.
Some chosen sauces freeze well, while others become watery or split after thawing. Cooked tomato-based sauces generally keep their texture better than yogurt-, mayonnaise-, or cream-based ones; freeze a small test portion first if the sauce type is unclear.
You can thin chosen sauce by adding a little liquid that suits its flavor and ingredients. Water or lemon juice may work for some savory sauces, while plain yogurt suits certain creamy types; add it gradually and taste as you go.
Chosen sauce often separates when its oil and water-based ingredients no longer stay mixed, or when heat causes the texture to break. Stir a cold sauce before serving, and warm delicate creamy sauces gently rather than bringing them to a boil.
Yes, chosen sauce can be cooked into a dish if its ingredients tolerate heat. Add sturdy cooked sauces while the food simmers, but stir yogurt-, mayonnaise-, or cream-based sauces in off the heat to reduce the chance of curdling.
You can make chosen sauce taste less salty by diluting it with an unsalted ingredient that fits its style. Try unsalted tomato or water for a tomato sauce, or plain yogurt for a yogurt-based sauce, then taste before adding salt elsewhere.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
12µg · 1% DV
Vitamin E
0.18mg · 1% DV
B3
0.18mg · 1% DV
B6
0.02mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Sodium
98mg · 4% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Manganese
0.02mg · 1% DV
Phosphorus
5.25mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
18mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 23 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (15 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.
Chosen Sauce is a general label for a sauce added to bring flavour and moisture to a meal, rather than the name of one fixed recipe. Its ingredients can vary widely: a version might be tomato-based, oily, herb-forward or spiced, depending on the sauce selected.
Use it with pasta, vegetables, meat, sandwiches or wraps; the right pairing depends on whether it is mild, tangy or richly seasoned. A spoonful can be enough to change the character of a dish. Its nutritional profile varies considerably with the recipe, though this entry lists 150 calories per 100 g. For a lighter meal, start with a small amount and serve it alongside simply cooked food or fresh vegetables.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
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.
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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.63g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.39g
Omega 6:3 ratio 36:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (36:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.