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Sweet Chicken Sauce Calories
Sweet, tangy cooking sauce; typically high in sugar and sodium.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
2 tablespoon (double) of Sweet Chicken Sauce (30 g) has 36 calories. That works out to 120 calories per 100 g. It contains 8.4 g of carbs, 0.4 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Sweet Chicken Sauce Nutrition Facts
Selected: 2 tablespoon (double) · 30 g
36
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
8.4g
· 3% DV
Protein
0.4g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.1g
· 0% 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 93% · Protein 4% · Fat 3%
Sweet Chicken Sauce nutrition facts table · 2 tablespoon (double) (30 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 36 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 270 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrate | 8.4 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% |
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 Sweet Chicken Sauce?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 18 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 6 kcal |
| 2 teaspoon (double) | 10 g | 12 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 30 g | 36 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (triple) | 45 g | 54 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 60 g | 72 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 60 g | 72 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 120 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 144 kcal |
Calculated from 120 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sweet Chicken Sauce
What is Sweet Chicken Sauce?
Sweet Chicken Sauce is a sweet, tangy cooking sauce used to coat or season chicken. The name is not one fixed recipe, so ingredients and thickness vary between brands and homemade versions.
How do you use Sweet Chicken Sauce?
Add Sweet Chicken Sauce near the end of cooking and toss it with fully cooked chicken until coated. Its sugar can scorch over high heat, so avoid letting the sauce simmer in a hot pan for too long.
Is Sweet Chicken Sauce the same as sweet and sour sauce?
Not necessarily. Sweet Chicken Sauce is commonly intended for chicken, while sweet and sour sauce is a broader style served with different foods. Their flavors can overlap, but recipes and consistency vary.
How do you make chicken with Sweet Chicken Sauce?
Cook chicken pieces thoroughly in a pan, then stir in Sweet Chicken Sauce and toss until the pieces are evenly coated. Adding it late helps prevent the sugar in the sauce from burning before the chicken is done.
Can you use Sweet Chicken Sauce as a marinade?
Yes, Sweet Chicken Sauce can be used to marinate chicken, but its sugars may brown or burn quickly during cooking. Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator, and discard marinade that has touched raw chicken unless you cook it thoroughly.
What is Sweet Chicken Sauce made of?
Sweet Chicken Sauce varies by recipe, but it is generally a sweet, tangy condiment made with a sweetening ingredient and flavorings that add acidity and depth. Check the product’s ingredient list if you need to know the exact formulation.
What goes well with Sweet Chicken Sauce?
Sweet Chicken Sauce pairs well with cooked chicken, rice or noodles, and vegetables. Serving it with less-sweet sides balances the sauce and keeps its flavor from overpowering the meal.
How should you store Sweet Chicken Sauce after opening?
Keep opened Sweet Chicken Sauce tightly closed in the refrigerator. Follow the storage directions on its package, and discard it if its smell, appearance, or texture changes noticeably.
What can you use instead of Sweet Chicken Sauce?
A homemade sweet-and-tangy sauce can stand in for Sweet Chicken Sauce. Combine a sweetening ingredient with vinegar or citrus and seasonings, then adjust to taste; the substitute may not match the original sauce’s exact flavor or thickness.
Can you make Sweet Chicken Sauce with less sugar?
Yes, make a homemade version with less sweetener and let vinegar, citrus, or spices provide more of the flavor. If using a bottled sauce, start with a small amount on the chicken rather than adding extra sweetener.
Sweet Chicken Sauce Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B3
0.09mg · 1% DV
B6
0.01mg · 1% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
Vitamin C
0.45mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Sodium
270mg · 12% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Manganese
0.03mg · 1% DV
Phosphorus
6mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
27mg · 1% DV
Sweet Chicken Sauce Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Sweet Chicken Sauce
To burn the 36 calories in 2 tablespoon (double) (30 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Sweet Chicken Sauce?
Sweet Chicken Sauce is a sweet, tangy cooking sauce used to glaze or season chicken. Recipes vary, but the flavour often comes from sugar balanced with vinegar and savoury seasonings; bottled versions are usually thick enough to cling to the meat. The name describes its use rather than one single regional recipe.
Add it near the end of cooking so the sugars do not scorch, or serve a little alongside grilled, roasted or pan-fried chicken. It also works with a vegetable stir-fry and rice. The sauce is mostly carbohydrate and has very little fat or protein: 100 g provides 28 g of carbohydrate. Because its sweetness can dominate, start with a small amount and balance it with vinegar or citrus if needed.
How Nutritious Is Sweet Chicken Sauce?
Nutrient density
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.
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 Sweet Chicken Sauce Processed?
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.
Does Sweet Chicken Sauce Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Sweet Chicken Sauce Good For?
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Sweet Chicken Sauce Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.02g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.03g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.