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Condiment-style sauce, typically consumed in small portions
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Tap sauce (15 g) has 18 calories. That works out to 120 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.7 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0.7 g of fat and 0.1 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 45 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 15 g
18
KCAL / 15G
Carbs
2.7g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fat
0.7g
· 1% DV
Fiber
0.1g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 60% · Protein 4% · Fat 36%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 18 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.7 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.09 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 117 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.7 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% |
| 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 | 18 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 6 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 20 g | 24 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 30 g | 36 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 35 g | 42 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 60 g | 72 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 120 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 144 kcal |
Calculated from 120 calories per 100 g.
Tap sauce is a condiment served with food or added to it for flavor. The name alone does not identify one standardized recipe, so its ingredients, taste and intended use can vary between products.
Tap sauce does not have one universally established ingredient list; its recipe depends on the specific product. To find out what a particular bottle contains, read its ingredient list rather than relying on the name.
Tap sauce can taste different depending on its ingredients, so the name alone does not tell you whether it is sweet, sour or savory. If you are trying it for the first time, start with a small amount.
Tap sauce can accompany foods such as vegetables, sandwiches, snacks or meat when its flavor suits the dish. Try a little alongside the food first, so it complements rather than overpowers the other flavors.
Serve Tap sauce as a dip or add a small amount to a finished dish. If you are adding it to a recipe, stir it in gradually and taste as you go, since its flavor can vary by product.
Tap sauce is not necessarily spicy; its heat depends on the ingredients in the particular product. Check whether it contains chili or other hot peppers, or taste a small amount before adding it to a meal.
Yes, you can make a similar sauce at home, but there is no single standard recipe for Tap sauce. If you have a particular product in mind, use its ingredient list as a guide and adjust the flavors to taste.
You can cook with Tap sauce if the product is suitable for heating, but its flavor and texture may change. When the label gives no cooking guidance, adding it after cooking is a practical way to preserve its character.
Follow the storage directions on the specific Tap sauce product. If it says to refrigerate after opening, keep the container closed in the refrigerator and use a clean spoon to avoid introducing food residue.
Tap sauce can replace ketchup when its flavor works in the dish, but it will not necessarily taste like ketchup. Try a small amount first, since sweetness, acidity and heat can differ from one sauce to another.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
1.35µg · 1% DV
Vitamin C
0.9mg · 1% DV
Biotin
0.18µg · 1% DV
Vitamin E
0.09mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Sodium
117mg · 5% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
21mg · 1% DV
Manganese
0.01mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 18 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.
Tap sauce is a condiment used in small amounts to add flavour to a meal. The name does not point to a single established regional recipe, so its ingredients and exact taste can vary by product. It is typically spooned or spread onto food rather than eaten on its own. Depending on the style, you might serve it with sandwiches, wraps, grilled vegetables or chips, or set it out alongside a meal for dipping.
It provides some carbohydrates and fat, but a modest serving is usually enough to season a dish. For a lighter plate, offer the sauce on the side and let everyone add their own, rather than coating the food generously. Its bold, savoury character pairs well with plain vegetables, beans and grilled foods.
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.
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.
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
0.09g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.27g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.2g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.