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Tangy, antioxidant, low calorie, traditional sauce
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Sumac sour sauce (15 g) has 11 calories. That works out to 70 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.5 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.4 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 25 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 15 g
11
KCAL / 15G
Carbs
2.5g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.4g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 93% · Protein 7% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 11 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 1.2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.5 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4 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 | 11 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 10 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 20 g | 14 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (large) | 30 g | 21 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 70 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 100 g | 70 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 240 g | 168 kcal |
Calculated from 70 calories per 100 g.
Sumac sour sauce is made by extracting the tart flavor of sumac berries, commonly by steeping them in water and straining the liquid. Some recipes add salt, so its exact ingredients can vary.
To make sumac sour sauce, soak sumac berries in water, then strain and press them to release their tart liquid. Letting the solids drain well helps produce a clearer sauce; recipes differ in how much water they use.
Sumac sour sauce tastes tangy and fruity, with a slight astringency. Its intensity depends on how it is prepared, so start with a small splash when adding it to a dish and adjust to taste.
Drizzle sumac sour sauce over hummus just before serving for a bright, tangy finish. It pairs well with olive oil and herbs, but add it gradually so it does not overpower the chickpea and tahini flavors.
Yes, sumac sour sauce can replace lemon juice when you want acidity in a dressing, dip, or marinade. It brings a distinct fruity, slightly astringent sumac flavor, so the result will not taste exactly like lemon.
Sumac spice is the dried, ground berry, while sumac sour sauce is a liquid condiment made by extracting the berry’s tart flavor. The sauce is easier to mix into dressings and marinades; the spice adds a dry seasoning.
No. Sumac sour sauce gets its tartness from sumac, while pomegranate molasses is made by reducing pomegranate juice and is typically thicker, darker, and sweeter. They can both add acidity, but they give dishes different flavors.
Keep opened sumac sour sauce refrigerated and follow the storage directions on its container. Homemade sauce should go in a clean, sealed container in the refrigerator; discard it if its smell or appearance changes noticeably.
Yes, sumac sour sauce works in a marinade for meat, adding tartness that complements herbs and garlic. Mix it with oil and seasonings, and avoid leaving delicate cuts in a strongly acidic marinade for too long.
Not always. Both can be minimally processed, but bottled sumac sour sauce may have a different concentration or include added ingredients such as salt. Homemade versions also vary with the sumac and the soaking method.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
1.5mg · 2% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
B6
0.01mg · 1% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Iron
0.32mg · 2% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Manganese
0.02mg · 1% DV
Magnesium
2.7mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
18mg · 1% DV
Sodium
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.
Sumac sour sauce is a tart condiment made by drawing the sour flavour from sumac berries; recipes may strain the liquid or reduce it for a more concentrated sauce. It has a bright, fruity tang with a gently savoury, spiced aroma. In Turkey and across parts of the Middle East, it is drizzled over salads, onions, stuffed vegetables and grilled foods, or used in marinades. Start with a little and adjust to taste, especially when pairing it with other sharp ingredients such as lemon. It is light in calories, with 70 kcal per 100 g, and its punchy flavour means a small amount can go a long way.
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.
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
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.01g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.02g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.