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Rich, creamy, flavorful sauce
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
2 tablespoon (medium) of Creamy Sauce (30 g) has 63 calories. That works out to 210 calories per 100 g. It contains 2 g of carbs, 0.7 g of protein, 5.7 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.2 µg of B12 covers 6% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Creamy Sauce is a broad style of sauce made with cream or milk, sometimes thickened with butter and flour and seasoned with herbs or spices. It has no single place of origin: cooks around the world make versions with different dairy bases and flavourings. Its texture is usually smooth and thick, with a mellow, rich taste that can be made more savoury with garlic, herbs or cheese.
It is commonly served with pasta, chicken, mushrooms, potatoes and vegetables, either spooned over the dish or stirred through just before serving. Creamy Sauce is relatively high in fat and provides little fibre or protein, so a modest serving can add plenty of richness. For a lighter version, use some milk in place of cream, or pair it with vegetables and a lean protein.
Selected: 100 g
210
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
6.5g
· 2% DV
Protein
2.2g
· 4% DV
Fat
19g
· 24% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 13% · Protein 4% · Fat 83%
Vitamins
B12
0.5µg · 21% DV
Vitamin A
160µg · 18% DV
B2
0.18mg · 14% DV
B5
0.35mg · 7% DV
Minerals
Sodium
320mg · 14% DV
Phosphorus
60mg · 9% DV
Calcium
80mg · 8% DV
Iodine
10µg · 7% DV
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.
Low
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 210 calories in 100 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.
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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
11.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.25g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.6:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
Creamy sauce is usually made by gently heating cream with seasonings, then adding ingredients such as garlic, butter, cheese or herbs. Keep it below a boil and stir as it thickens; high heat can cause the sauce to split.
Cream is the usual base for creamy sauce, with butter, garlic, salt and pepper commonly added. Parmesan, mushrooms, herbs or mustard can give it a different flavour, so the exact ingredients vary with the dish it is meant to accompany.
Keep creamy sauce at a gentle simmer rather than letting it boil, since high heat can separate its fat and liquid. Add acidic ingredients gradually, and stir cheese in off the heat to help the sauce stay smooth.
Take split creamy sauce off the heat and whisk in a little warm cream or water, a spoonful at a time. This may bring the sauce back together; if it has been overheated badly, the texture may not fully recover.
Simmer creamy sauce gently while stirring to reduce excess liquid. For a quicker fix, stir a small amount of cornstarch into cold water first, then whisk it into the sauce and heat briefly until thickened.
Creamy sauce works well with pasta shapes that hold sauce, such as fettuccine, penne and shells. Toss cooked pasta with the sauce in a pan, adding a splash of pasta water if needed to loosen and coat it evenly.
For creamy sauce, whole milk thickened with a little butter and flour can stand in for cream, though the result is less rich. Unsweetened oat or soy cooking cream can also work; avoid sweetened versions in savoury recipes.
Creamy sauce generally keeps for 3–4 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Cool it promptly after cooking rather than leaving it at room temperature, and discard it if it develops an unusual smell, mould or discolouration.
Yes, reheat creamy sauce gently in a saucepan over low heat, stirring often so it is less likely to separate. If it has thickened in the fridge, add a small splash of milk or water while warming.
You can freeze creamy sauce, but dairy-based versions may separate or turn grainy when thawed. Defrost it in the refrigerator, then whisk while reheating gently; it may work better stirred into a soup or casserole if the texture stays uneven.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.