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Garlicky fermented pickle-brine sauce, very high in sodium
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Garlic pickle juice sauce (15 g) has 2 calories. That works out to 14 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.4 g of carbs, 0.1 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 15 g
2
KCAL / 15G
Carbs
0.4g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% 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 80% · Protein 20% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 2 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 375 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.4 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.1 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 | 2 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 1 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 30 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 30 g | 4 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (triple) | 45 g | 6 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 60 g | 8 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 14 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 17 kcal |
Calculated from 14 calories per 100 g.
Garlic pickle juice sauce is a tangy, salty condiment made with garlic and fermented pickle brine. Its sharp flavor works as a dressing, dip, or sandwich spread, so a little can go a long way.
To make garlic pickle juice sauce, stir crushed or finely chopped garlic into pickle brine. For a richer sauce, whisk in a little oil; refrigerate it in a clean, covered container rather than leaving it at room temperature.
Use garlic pickle juice sauce in salad dressings, potato salad, sandwiches, wraps, or as a dip. It brings both acidity and salt, so add a small amount first and taste before seasoning the rest of the dish.
Yes, garlic pickle juice sauce can flavor meat or poultry marinades. Its briny acidity adds a tangy taste, but the sauce is already salty, so reduce added salt and discard any marinade that touched raw meat.
Yes, keep garlic pickle juice sauce refrigerated in a tightly closed, clean container. Follow the package directions for a commercial sauce after opening; for homemade sauce, use clean utensils and discard it if its smell or appearance changes.
Garlic pickle juice sauce can add flavor, but it is very high in sodium, so use it sparingly. People who need to limit salt because of high blood pressure or kidney disease should ask their healthcare professional about an appropriate amount.
Yes, garlic pickle juice sauce can be added to cooked dishes as well as used cold. Stir it into hot food near the end of cooking to preserve its bright, tangy flavor, or drizzle it over the dish at serving.
A quick substitute for garlic pickle juice sauce is crushed garlic mixed with vinegar and a little salt. It will be sharp and savory, though it will not have quite the same fermented pickle-brine flavor.
Garlic pickle juice sauce tastes salty because its main liquid is brine used to preserve pickles. Pair it with unsalted ingredients or a creamy dressing, and avoid adding extra salt until you have tasted the finished dish.
Garlic pickle juice sauce made with fermented pickle brine contains a fermented ingredient. Whether the sauce itself ferments further depends on how it is prepared; a freshly mixed sauce should be kept refrigerated, not left to ferment at room temperature.
Vitamins
B6
0.01mg · 1% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
Vitamin C
0.18mg · 0% DV
B5
0.01mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Sodium
375mg · 16% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Manganese
0.01mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
12mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Garlic pickle juice sauce combines garlic with fermented pickle brine, making a sharp, tangy condiment with a pronounced savoury bite. Its consistency can range from thin to spoonable, depending on how much garlic is included. The brine brings the salty, sour flavour associated with pickles, while the garlic gives it extra pungency.
Use it sparingly in sandwiches, wraps, salads or alongside grilled food; it can also be stirred into a dip. It is low in calories, but very high in sodium, and its assertive flavour can quickly take over a dish. For a milder option, mix a little into plain yogurt or another creamy base.
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.
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
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.