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Garlic White Sauce Calories
Creamy garlic-flavored white sauce, typically prepared with milk, butter, and flour.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
2 tablespoon (medium) of Garlic White Sauce (30 g) has 53 calories. That works out to 178 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.9 g of carbs, 1 g of protein, 4.1 g of fat and 0.1 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Garlic White Sauce Nutrition Facts
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 30 g
53
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
2.9g
· 1% DV
Protein
1g
· 2% DV
Fat
4.1g
· 5% 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 22% · Protein 8% · Fat 70%
Garlic White Sauce nutrition facts table · 2 tablespoon (medium) (30 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 53 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.1 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.34 g | 12% |
| Trans fat | 0.09 g | |
| Sodium | 80 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.9 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Protein | 1 g | 2% |
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 Garlic White Sauce?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 30 g | 53 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 9 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 27 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 30 g | 53 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (large) | 45 g | 80 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (small) | 60 g | 107 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 178 kcal |
| ½ cup (medium) | 120 g | 214 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 240 g | 427 kcal |
Calculated from 178 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Garlic White Sauce
What is garlic white sauce made of?
Garlic white sauce is a creamy sauce typically made with milk, butter, flour, and garlic. The garlic is often softened in the butter before the flour and milk are added, giving the sauce a savory flavor.
How do you make garlic white sauce for pizza?
To make garlic white sauce for pizza, cook minced garlic briefly in butter, stir in flour, then whisk in milk until smooth and thick. Let it cool slightly before spreading a thin layer over the dough so the crust does not get soggy.
Is garlic white sauce the same as Alfredo sauce?
No. Garlic white sauce is usually thickened with flour and milk, while Alfredo sauce is commonly made with butter and cheese, often with cream. Garlic can flavor either sauce, but they are prepared differently.
Can garlic white sauce replace tomato sauce on pizza?
Yes, garlic white sauce can replace tomato sauce on pizza. Spread it thinly over the base and pair it with toppings such as mushrooms, spinach, chicken, or mozzarella; too much sauce can make the center soggy.
How do you make garlic white sauce thicker?
To thicken garlic white sauce, simmer it gently while stirring until some liquid evaporates. If it is still too thin, whisk a little flour into cold milk separately, then stir that mixture into the sauce and cook it through.
Why does garlic white sauce turn grainy?
Garlic white sauce can turn grainy if the milk is added too quickly, the flour is not whisked in smoothly, or the sauce gets too hot. Whisk steadily over moderate heat, and take the pan off the heat if it starts to boil hard.
Can garlic white sauce be made without flour?
Yes, garlic white sauce can be made without flour, but it will need another way to thicken. Simmering it to reduce the liquid makes a lighter sauce; stirring in grated cheese can make it richer and thicker.
What foods go well with garlic white sauce?
Garlic white sauce works well with roasted vegetables, chicken, fish, pasta, and baked dishes such as gratins. Use it as a topping or mix it through the dish before baking so its garlic flavor spreads evenly.
How long does homemade garlic white sauce last in the fridge?
Homemade garlic white sauce keeps for about 3 days in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Chill it promptly after cooking, and reheat only the portion you plan to use.
Can you freeze garlic white sauce?
Yes, but garlic white sauce may separate or become grainy after thawing because it contains milk and butter. Thaw it in the refrigerator, then warm it gently while whisking; a small splash of milk can help smooth it out.
Garlic White Sauce Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
0.09µg · 4% DV
Vitamin A
31.5µg · 4% DV
B2
0.04mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.54µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Sodium
80mg · 3% DV
Phosphorus
19mg · 3% DV
Calcium
22mg · 2% DV
Iodine
3µg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
28mg · 1% DV
Garlic White Sauce Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Garlic White Sauce
To burn the 53 calories in 2 tablespoon (medium) (30 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 Garlic White Sauce?
Garlic White Sauce is a creamy white sauce flavoured with garlic, usually thickened with flour and made with milk and butter. It has a smooth texture and a mellow, savoury flavour, with the garlic ranging from subtle to pronounced depending on the recipe. There is no single fixed origin for this everyday style of sauce.
Across home cooking, it is served with pasta, baked vegetables, chicken or fish, and can be spooned over a dish or mixed through it. Its nutritional profile is chiefly shaped by its fat content: it provides 13.8 g of fat per 100 g and little fibre. For a lighter sauce, use less butter and adjust the consistency with milk.
How Nutritious Is Garlic White 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 Garlic White 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 Garlic White Sauce Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Garlic White Sauce Good For?
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
Garlic White Sauce Fat Profile
SATURATED
2.34g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.11g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.96g
Omega 6:3 ratio 43.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (43.5:1).
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