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Regional-style savory sauce; likely oil-based mixed seasoning profile
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Kavalyik sauce (15 g) has 27 calories. That works out to 180 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.2 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 2.4 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 20 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 15 g
27
KCAL / 15G
Carbs
1.2g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fat
2.4g
· 3% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 18% · Protein 3% · Fat 79%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 27 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.4 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.36 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 78 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.2 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| 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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 27 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 9 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 25 g | 45 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 30 g | 54 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (triple) | 45 g | 81 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 50 g | 90 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 60 g | 108 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 180 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 216 kcal |
Calculated from 180 calories per 100 g.
Kavalyik sauce is described as a regional-style savory sauce, likely made with oil and mixed seasonings. The name does not point to a clearly standardized recipe, so ingredients and flavor can differ between makers.
Kavalyik sauce is expected to taste savory and seasoned, with an oily character. There is no single reliable flavor profile for every version, so try a little first before using it as the main flavor in a dish.
You can try Kavalyik sauce as a marinade by coating food lightly before cooking, provided its ingredients suit that food. Since the exact recipe is not standardized, test a small amount first and avoid assuming it contains particular herbs or spices.
Yes, Kavalyik sauce can be served as a dip if its consistency is suitable. Offer it alongside bread or cooked vegetables, and start with a small portion because an oil-based seasoned sauce may have a strong flavor.
Kavalyik sauce can be heated, but the result depends on its ingredients. Add a small amount near the end of cooking first; prolonged or high heat can change the flavor of oil-based sauces and may make their seasoning taste harsher.
Kavalyik sauce can be used either way, but adding it at the end gives you more control over its flavor. If you cook with it, begin with a small quantity and adjust after tasting the finished dish.
There is no established universal recipe for homemade Kavalyik sauce. Use a trusted regional recipe if you have one; otherwise, treat any oil-and-seasoning mixture as your own variation rather than claiming it reproduces an authentic formula.
Try Kavalyik sauce with grilled vegetables, meat, or bread, which can pair well with a savory seasoned sauce. Because versions may differ, taste it with a small serving first and choose foods that will not compete with its flavor.
There is no exact substitute for Kavalyik sauce without knowing the particular version. For a similar role in a dish, choose another savory, seasoned sauce with a comparable consistency, then add it gradually and taste as you go.
Store Kavalyik sauce according to the package directions and close the container tightly after each use. Refrigerate it if the label requires it; if it is homemade, keep it chilled and avoid leaving it at room temperature for long.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
2.7µg · 2% DV
Vitamin E
0.32mg · 2% DV
Biotin
0.22µg · 1% DV
Vitamin C
0.6mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Sodium
78mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Manganese
0.02mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
21mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 27 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (15 g):
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Kavalyik sauce is a savoury, regional-style sauce with a mixed-seasoning profile. Its exact ingredients and place of origin are not clear from the name alone, so recipes may vary; the nutrition profile suggests that oil is a notable part of it. It is best treated as a distinct condiment rather than assumed to follow one fixed traditional recipe.
Use it sparingly to add a rich, savoury note: serve a little alongside bread or vegetables, stir it into a cooked dish, or use it to season ingredients before cooking. At 16 g of fat per 100 g, it is relatively rich, so a modest spoonful can go a long way. Start with a small amount and adjust to taste, especially if the rest of the meal is already well seasoned.
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 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
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.36g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.21g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.61g
Omega 6:3 ratio 57:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (57:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.