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Sweet-tart citrus-flavored sauce
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Orange lemon sauce (15 g) has 11 calories. That works out to 74 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.7 g of carbs, 0.1 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 15 g
11
KCAL / 15G
Carbs
2.7g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 96% · Protein 4% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 11 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 13 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.7 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0 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) | 15 g | 11 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (mini) | 5 g | 4 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 30 g | 22 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 30 g | 22 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 45 g | 33 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 60 g | 44 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 74 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 89 kcal |
Calculated from 74 calories per 100 g.
Orange lemon sauce is a sweet-tart citrus sauce combining orange flavor with lemon’s sharper acidity. Recipes vary: some use juice and zest with a sweetener, while others add spices or a thickener for a glaze-like texture.
You can make orange lemon sauce by gently cooking orange and lemon juice with a little zest and sweetener. Stir until the flavor melds, then thicken it if desired; add any starch slurry gradually to avoid lumps.
Orange lemon sauce pairs well with grilled or baked fish, chicken, roasted vegetables, and simple desserts. Use a savory version as a finishing sauce, or drizzle a sweeter version over pancakes, cake, or ice cream.
Yes, orange lemon sauce can flavor a marinade for chicken or fish. If it contains sugar, wipe off excess before grilling so it is less likely to burn; marinate per the recipe and keep raw-meat contact surfaces separate.
Yes, orange lemon sauce complements salmon, whose rich flavor balances the sauce’s bright citrus taste. Spoon a little over cooked salmon or serve it on the side so diners can control how much they add.
Yes, orange lemon sauce can glaze roasted vegetables such as carrots or squash. Toss the vegetables with a modest amount near the end of cooking, because a sweet sauce added too early can scorch in a hot oven.
To thicken orange lemon sauce, simmer it gently to reduce the liquid, or stir in a small amount of starch slurry if the recipe allows. Add the slurry gradually while stirring, since the sauce thickens as it heats.
Orange lemon sauce can usually be frozen in a sealed, freezer-safe container, although its texture may change after thawing. Leave room for expansion, thaw it in the refrigerator, and stir or whisk it before serving.
Homemade orange lemon sauce generally keeps for a few days in a clean, sealed container in the refrigerator. Cool it promptly after cooking and discard it if you notice mold, an off smell, or an unusual change in appearance.
Yes, orange lemon sauce can be served with duck, whose rich meat works well with bright citrus flavors. Use a restrained amount as a finishing sauce, or serve it separately to keep the duck’s browned skin crisp.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
2.7mg · 3% DV
B6
0.01mg · 1% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
Folate
1.05µg · 0% DV
Minerals
Sodium
13mg · 1% DV
Copper
0mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
16mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
1.2mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 11 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (15 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.
Orange lemon sauce is a sweet-tart citrus sauce made with orange and lemon juice, often with some zest; recipes may add sweetener or a thickener, so its consistency and sweetness vary. It is a flexible preparation rather than a single dish tied to one place.
Use it to brighten fish, salads or roasted vegetables, or spoon it over pancakes, yogurt and simple desserts. Its fragrant acidity balances richer foods, while its nutritional profile is mainly carbohydrate, with very little fat or protein. Start with a small drizzle and add more to taste, especially when pairing it with an already-sweet dish.
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.
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.
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
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.