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Oily herb sauce Calories
Oil-based herb sauce
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 tablespoon (medium) of Oily herb sauce (15 g) has 63 calories. That works out to 420 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.7 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 6.5 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 12.8 µg of Vitamin K covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 5 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Oily herb sauce Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 15 g
63
KCAL / 15G
Carbs
0.7g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fat
6.5g
· 8% 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 5% · Protein 1% · Fat 94%
Oily herb sauce nutrition facts table · 1 tablespoon (medium) (15 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 63 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.5 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.93 g | 5% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 78 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.7 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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How Many Calories in 1 Tablespoon of Oily herb sauce?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 63 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 21 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 20 g | 84 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 30 g | 126 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 40 g | 168 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 60 g | 252 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 80 g | 336 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 420 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 504 kcal |
Calculated from 420 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oily herb sauce
What is oily herb sauce made of?
Oily herb sauce is a mixture of oil and chopped or blended herbs, sometimes seasoned with salt, garlic, or other flavorings. There is no single fixed recipe, and it is generally minimally processed when made from these basic ingredients.
How do you use oily herb sauce?
Use oily herb sauce as a finishing drizzle for grilled vegetables, fish, or meat, or stir a little into a salad or cooked grains. Start with a small amount so the oil and herbs do not overpower the dish.
How do you make oily herb sauce at home?
To make oily herb sauce, finely chop fresh herbs and stir them into oil; add salt, garlic, or lemon if you like. Chopping rather than fully blending keeps a textured sauce, while blending makes it smoother.
Is oily herb sauce the same as chimichurri?
No, oily herb sauce is not necessarily chimichurri. Chimichurri is a specific Argentine sauce, commonly made with parsley, garlic, oil, vinegar, and seasonings; oily herb sauce is a broader name for sauces based on oil and herbs.
Can you cook with oily herb sauce?
Yes, you can cook with oily herb sauce, but its fresh-herb flavor may fade with prolonged heat. For a brighter taste, spoon it over the food after cooking or stir it in just before serving.
Does oily herb sauce need to be refrigerated?
Homemade oily herb sauce made with fresh herbs should be refrigerated promptly in a covered container, not left at room temperature. Use it within four days; for a packaged sauce, follow the storage instructions on its label.
Why does oily herb sauce separate?
Oily herb sauce often separates because the herbs and oil are not permanently bound together. That is normal; stir it with a clean spoon before serving. Discard it if it develops an off smell, mold, or other signs of spoilage.
Can oily herb sauce be frozen?
Yes, oily herb sauce can be frozen in small portions for later cooking. Freezing may dull the herbs’ color and soften their texture after thawing, so it is usually better as a cooking ingredient than as a fresh finishing sauce.
Which herbs work best in oily herb sauce?
Parsley, basil, cilantro, dill, and oregano can all work in oily herb sauce. Choose herbs that suit the dish and combine strong-flavored ones sparingly, so one herb does not overwhelm the others.
Can oily herb sauce be used as a marinade?
Yes, oily herb sauce can coat vegetables, fish, or meat before cooking, adding herbal flavor to the surface. Keep raw-meat marinade separate from sauce for serving, or boil it thoroughly before reusing it.
Oily herb sauce Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin K
12.75µg · 11% DV
Vitamin E
0.83mg · 6% DV
Vitamin A
18µg · 2% DV
Vitamin C
0.9mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Sodium
78mg · 3% DV
Manganese
0.03mg · 1% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Iron
0.18mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
24mg · 1% DV
Oily herb sauce Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Oily herb sauce
To burn the 63 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (15 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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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 Oily herb sauce?
Oily herb sauce is a blend of herbs and oil, with its exact ingredients and texture varying by recipe. It is not tied to one particular region: cooks may make it with fresh or dried herbs, or buy it ready-made. The oil carries the herbs’ aroma, giving the sauce a fragrant, rich taste and a pourable or spoonable consistency.
Across the many cuisines that use herb-and-oil sauces, it can be spooned over grilled fish or meat, vegetables and salads, or served alongside bread. Its oil content makes it energy-dense, so a little can bring plenty of flavour. For a lighter, brighter finish, use a modest amount and balance it with lemon juice or vinegar.
How Nutritious Is Oily herb sauce?
Nutrient density
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.
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 Oily herb sauce Processed?
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.
Does Oily herb sauce Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Oily herb sauce Good For?
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Oily herb sauce Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.93g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.58g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.84g
Omega 6:3 ratio 14.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (14.4:1).
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