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Fruity, low-fat sauce for desserts
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
2 tablespoon (medium) of Fruit Sauce (30 g) has 21 calories. That works out to 70 calories per 100 g. It contains 5.1 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0.4 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 45 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Fruit Sauce is a pourable topping made from crushed or cooked fruit, sometimes strained for a smooth texture. There is no single place of origin: recipes vary by fruit and may include added sugar. Berry versions are often deep red or purple, while the flavour can range from sweet to pleasantly tart.
It is served over ice cream, cheesecake, pancakes, yoghurt or other desserts, and is familiar in home kitchens as well as restaurant plating. Its soft, fruity texture adds moisture and a bright contrast to richer, creamy foods. It is low in fat and mostly contributes carbohydrates; 100 g provides 17 g of carbohydrates. For a lighter topping, choose or make a less-sweet version and use a modest spoonful.
Selected: 100 g
70
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
17g
· 6% DV
Protein
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
1.2g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 95% · Protein 3% · Fat 2%
Vitamins
Vitamin C
8mg · 9% DV
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
B5
0.1mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Magnesium
7mg · 2% DV
Phosphorus
12mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
60mg · 2% DV
Calcium
10mg · 1% DV
Medium
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 70 calories in 100 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.
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
0.03g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.04g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.03g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
Fruit sauce is used as a topping or accompaniment for desserts such as pancakes, waffles, ice cream, cheesecake, and yogurt. You can also swirl it into oatmeal or spoon it over cake. Add it just before serving if you want the dessert to stay crisp.
You can make fruit sauce without cooking by blending ripe, soft fruit until smooth. Add a little lemon juice to brighten the flavor, and strain the puree if you want a finer texture. This uncooked version is best used soon and kept refrigerated.
Yes, fruit sauce can be used as a cake filling, but it should be thick enough not to soak through the layers. Simmer it until reduced or thicken it with a little cornstarch, then cool it completely before spreading.
To keep fruit sauce from making cheesecake watery, thicken and cool the sauce before adding it. Spread a thin layer on top shortly before serving rather than pouring warm, runny sauce over the cheesecake. A thicker sauce is also easier to slice cleanly.
Yes, canned fruit works for fruit sauce. Drain it first, especially if it is packed in syrup, then blend or simmer it until smooth. Since canned fruit may already be sweetened, taste the sauce before adding any extra sugar.
Fruit sauce can be served warm or cold. Warm sauce pairs well with pancakes and waffles, while chilled sauce suits cheesecake, yogurt, and cold desserts. Let freshly cooked sauce cool before spooning it over foods that could melt or soften.
Blend the fruit thoroughly, then press the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds, skins, or fibrous pieces. Straining is especially useful with raspberries and blackberries. For a thicker, more rustic sauce, skip the sieve and leave some fruit texture.
Fruit sauce lasts about 3–4 days in the refrigerator when kept in a clean, covered container. Use a clean spoon each time you serve it, and discard it if its smell or appearance changes. Cool cooked sauce before refrigerating it.
Yes, fruit sauce can be frozen in airtight containers or freezer-safe portions. Leave a little room for expansion, thaw it in the refrigerator, and stir before serving. The texture may separate slightly after thawing, but mixing or gently warming it usually helps.
No, fruit sauce does not need added sugar if the fruit is ripe and sweet enough. Taste it before sweetening, since cooking concentrates the fruit’s flavor. Tart fruit may need a little sweetener, while ripe peaches or berries may need none.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.