Ready & Packaged Foods
All →Vegetables & Legumes
All →Desserts & Confectionery
All →Meat & Protein
All →Grains & Bakery
All →Beverages
All →Milk & Dairy
All →
Creamy, mushroom, sauce, savory
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
2 tablespoon (medium) of Creamy Mushroom Sauce (30 g) has 33 calories. That works out to 110 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.6 g of carbs, 0.8 g of protein, 2.5 g of fat and 0.3 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of B2 covers 5% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Creamy Mushroom Sauce is a savoury, thick sauce made by cooking sliced or chopped mushrooms with cream, often alongside butter and seasonings. It has no single culinary origin: versions appear in many home kitchens, where the mushrooms’ earthy flavour is softened by the cream. The slices and small pieces give the smooth sauce a little bite.
Serve it over pasta or spoon it onto chicken, steak, or roasted vegetables; it is also handy for enriching a simple weeknight meal. It is rich and provides relatively little protein, so think of it as a flavourful accompaniment rather than the main source of nourishment. For a lighter plate, use a modest spoonful and pair it with vegetables or lean protein.
Selected: 100 g
110
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
5.2g
· 2% DV
Protein
2.7g
· 5% DV
Fat
8.2g
· 11% DV
Fiber
1.1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 20% · Protein 10% · Fat 70%
Vitamins
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
B5
0.55mg · 11% DV
Biotin
3µg · 10% DV
B12
0.25µg · 10% DV
Minerals
Sodium
210mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
48mg · 7% DV
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
Selenium
3.5µg · 6% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 110 calories in 100 g:
🚶
Walking (5 km/h)
🏃
Running (8 km/h)
🚴
Cycling
🏊
Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
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.
Contains these allergens:
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
SATURATED
5.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.18g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
Creamy Mushroom Sauce is made by sautéing sliced mushrooms in butter or oil, then adding cream and seasoning. Cook the mushrooms until their released liquid has mostly evaporated, stir in the cream, and simmer gently until the sauce coats a spoon.
Creamy Mushroom Sauce goes well with pasta, steak, roast or grilled chicken, meatballs, and baked potatoes. Spoon it over the main dish, or toss it with hot pasta; a little pasta cooking water helps the sauce cling.
Yes, Creamy Mushroom Sauce makes an easy pasta topping. Toss it with freshly cooked pasta while both are hot, adding a splash of pasta water if the sauce is too thick. Finish with black pepper or grated Parmesan if you like.
Yes, Creamy Mushroom Sauce is a classic partner for steak. Spoon it over the rested steak, or make the sauce in the pan used to cook the meat so it picks up the browned bits left behind.
Yes, Creamy Mushroom Sauce pairs especially well with pan-seared or roasted chicken. Pour it over cooked chicken, or add sliced cooked chicken to the sauce and warm it gently until heated through.
Simmer Creamy Mushroom Sauce gently to reduce it and concentrate its texture. If you need to thicken it quickly, stir in a small amount of cornstarch mixed with cold water, then cook briefly while stirring until the sauce thickens.
Yes, Creamy Mushroom Sauce can be frozen, but cream-based sauces may separate or turn grainy after thawing. Freeze it in an airtight container, thaw it in the refrigerator, and reheat slowly while whisking; the texture may not become perfectly smooth again.
Creamy Mushroom Sauce keeps for about 3–4 days in the refrigerator when promptly cooled and stored in a covered container. Reheat only the amount you need, and discard the sauce if it smells sour or shows mold.
For a lighter Creamy Mushroom Sauce, use milk thickened with a little flour or cornstarch instead of heavy cream. Add the mixture gradually to the sautéed mushrooms and simmer gently; it will be less rich but still make a smooth sauce.
White button mushrooms are a dependable choice for Creamy Mushroom Sauce, while cremini mushrooms give it a deeper, earthier flavor. You can combine varieties, but cook them in batches if needed so they brown rather than steam in a crowded pan.
Ask the AI nutrition coach — calories, portions, alternatives and more, answered in seconds in the app.
Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.