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Dill Butter Sauce Calories
Rich butter-based herb sauce
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
2 tablespoon (medium) of Dill Butter Sauce (28 g) has 183 calories. That works out to 653 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.2 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 20.4 g of fat and 0.1 g of fiber. Its 173.6 µg of Vitamin A covers 19% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Dill Butter Sauce Nutrition Facts
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 28 g
183
KCAL / 28G
Carbs
0.2g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fat
20.4g
· 26% 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 0% · Protein 0% · Fat 100%
Dill Butter Sauce nutrition facts table · 2 tablespoon (medium) (28 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 183 kcal | |
| Total fat | 20.4 g | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 12.96 g | 65% |
| Trans fat | 0.76 g | |
| Sodium | 3.92 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% |
| 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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How Many Calories in 2 Tablespoons of Dill Butter Sauce?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 28 g | 183 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 33 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 14 g | 91 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 30 g | 196 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (large) | 42 g | 274 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (small) | 57 g | 372 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 653 kcal |
| ½ cup (large) | 114 g | 744 kcal |
Calculated from 653 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dill Butter Sauce
How do you make Dill Butter Sauce?
Dill Butter Sauce is made by gently melting butter and stirring in finely chopped dill, often with lemon juice. Keep the heat low and add the dill near the end so its fresh flavor does not fade.
What fish goes best with Dill Butter Sauce?
Dill Butter Sauce pairs especially well with salmon, trout, cod, and other simply cooked fish. Spoon it over the fish just before serving, so the buttery herb flavor complements rather than masks the fish.
Can Dill Butter Sauce be used for seafood other than fish?
Yes, Dill Butter Sauce works well with shrimp, scallops, and crab, as well as fish. Add it after cooking or serve it on the side; prolonged heating can dull the dill and make the butter separate.
How do you stop Dill Butter Sauce from separating?
Keep Dill Butter Sauce over low heat and avoid letting it boil. Whisk in lemon juice gradually, rather than all at once; if the butter begins to separate, remove the pan from the heat and whisk in a little warm water.
Can you make Dill Butter Sauce with salted butter?
Yes, salted butter works in Dill Butter Sauce. Taste the finished sauce before adding any extra salt, particularly if you are serving it with already-seasoned fish, potatoes, or vegetables.
Can dried dill replace fresh dill in Dill Butter Sauce?
Yes, dried dill can replace fresh dill in Dill Butter Sauce, though the result will have a less bright, fresh aroma. Stir it into the melted butter and let it sit briefly so it can release its flavor.
How should leftover Dill Butter Sauce be stored?
Store leftover Dill Butter Sauce in a sealed container in the refrigerator and use it within 3 days. Reheat it gently, stirring as it warms; discard it if its smell or appearance has changed.
Can Dill Butter Sauce be frozen?
Yes, Dill Butter Sauce can be frozen in small portions. Thaw it in the refrigerator and warm it slowly while whisking; the texture may separate, but gentle whisking can help bring the butter back together.
Can Dill Butter Sauce be made ahead for a dinner party?
Yes, you can make Dill Butter Sauce ahead and refrigerate it in a covered container. Reheat it slowly just before serving, and consider stirring in freshly chopped dill at the end for a brighter flavor.
Is Dill Butter Sauce good on potatoes and vegetables?
Yes, Dill Butter Sauce is a good finishing sauce for boiled potatoes, green beans, asparagus, and steamed vegetables. Add it after cooking so the vegetables keep their texture and the dill remains aromatic.
Dill Butter Sauce Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin A
173.6µg · 19% DV
Vitamin E
0.59mg · 4% DV
Vitamin K
3.92µg · 3% DV
Vitamin C
2.38mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Iodine
9.52µg · 6% DV
Manganese
0.03mg · 1% DV
Phosphorus
9.24mg · 1% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
20mg · 1% DV
Sodium
3.92mg · 0% DV
Dill Butter Sauce Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Dill Butter Sauce
To burn the 183 calories in 2 tablespoon (medium) (28 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 Dill Butter Sauce?
Dill Butter Sauce is made by blending chopped dill into melted or softened butter, sometimes with lemon or seasoning. It is a simple, rich sauce rather than a standalone dish, and is often associated with European cooking, especially meals built around fish.
Its buttery, mellow taste and silky texture pair well with grilled or baked fish, boiled potatoes and steamed vegetables. Spoon it over hot food so it melts and coats each bite, or serve a little on the side. It is very high in fat and provides little protein or carbohydrate, so a small amount can add plenty of richness. Lemon helps brighten the flavour without making the sauce feel as heavy.
How Nutritious Is Dill Butter 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
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.
Is Dill Butter 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 Dill Butter Sauce Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Dill Butter Sauce Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Dill Butter Sauce Fat Profile
SATURATED
12.96g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.35g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.67g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8:1).
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