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Oil-based herb sauce
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Herb oil sauce (14 g) has 124 calories. That works out to 884 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.3 g of carbs, 0.1 g of protein, 13.7 g of fat and 0.1 g of fiber. Its 1.7 mg of Vitamin E covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 14 g
124
KCAL / 14G
Carbs
0.3g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fat
13.7g
· 18% 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 1% · Protein 0% · Fat 99%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 124 kcal | |
| Total fat | 13.7 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 1.93 g | 10% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 45 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.3 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1 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) | 14 g | 124 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 44 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 28 g | 248 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 30 g | 265 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (triple) | 42 g | 371 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 60 g | 530 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 60 g | 530 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 884 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 1061 kcal |
Calculated from 884 calories per 100 g.
Herb oil sauce is a mixture of chopped or blended herbs and oil, sometimes seasoned with garlic, citrus, or spices. It is generally used as a finishing sauce or condiment rather than as a thick, cooked sauce.
To make herb oil sauce, finely chop fresh herbs and stir them into oil, or blend the mixture for a smoother texture. Add garlic, lemon juice, salt, or pepper if desired, then use it fresh or refrigerate it promptly.
Parsley, basil, cilantro, dill, mint, and oregano all work well in herb oil sauce. Choose herbs to suit the dish: basil pairs naturally with tomatoes, while dill and parsley complement fish and vegetables.
Drizzle herb oil sauce over grilled vegetables, fish, meat, or potatoes just before serving. You can also toss it with warm pasta or spoon a little over soup, where its fresh herb flavor stays noticeable.
Yes, herb oil sauce can coat vegetables, tofu, fish, or meat before cooking. For raw meat or fish, keep the marinade refrigerated and discard the portion that has touched the raw food instead of using it as a finishing sauce.
You can cook with herb oil sauce, but gentle heat or adding it at the end preserves more of the herbs’ aroma. Avoid prolonged high-heat frying, which can dull the flavor and scorch delicate herbs.
Homemade herb oil sauce made with fresh herbs should be refrigerated promptly and used within four days. Do not leave it at room temperature, because fresh ingredients stored in oil can create a food-safety risk.
Yes, freeze herb oil sauce in small portions so you can thaw only what you need. Its color or texture may change after thawing, so stir it well and use it soon after it has defrosted.
No, herb oil sauce is not necessarily pesto. Pesto commonly combines basil with ingredients such as cheese and pine nuts, while herb oil sauce can be a simpler blend of herbs and oil.
Herb oil sauce can turn cloudy or partly solid in the refrigerator because some oils, especially olive oil, thicken when cold. This is a normal temperature effect; let the sauce warm slightly and stir it before serving.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
1.68mg · 11% DV
Vitamin K
7.7µg · 6% DV
B6
0.01mg · 1% DV
Vitamin C
0.35mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Sodium
45mg · 2% DV
Manganese
0.02mg · 1% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Iron
0.1mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
8.4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 124 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (14 g):
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Herb oil sauce is a simple condiment made by combining cooking oil—often olive oil—with chopped fresh or dried herbs and, sometimes, spices. The exact blend varies, and letting it stand briefly helps the herbs infuse the oil. It is smooth and rich, with a flavour that depends on the herbs and oil used.
Use it as a dip for bread or drizzle a little over roasted vegetables, fish, grilled meat or beans. It is common as a flexible finishing sauce rather than a dish in its own right, and suits home cooking as well as a shared table. It is almost entirely fat, so a small spoonful adds plenty of flavour; pair it with lemon or vinegar for a brighter, lighter-tasting finish.
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.
NOVA 2
Minimally 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
1.93g
MONOUNSATURATED
10.08g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.29g
Omega 6:3 ratio 11.9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (11.9:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.