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Butter mint sauce Calories
Butter-based sauce flavored with mint
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 tablespoon (medium) of Butter mint sauce (14 g) has 51 calories. That works out to 365 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.4 g of carbs, 0.1 g of protein, 5.6 g of fat and 0.1 g of fiber. Its 47.6 µg of Vitamin A covers 5% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 5 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Butter mint sauce Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 14 g
51
KCAL / 14G
Carbs
0.4g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fat
5.6g
· 7% 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 3% · Protein 1% · Fat 96%
Butter mint sauce nutrition facts table · 1 tablespoon (medium) (14 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 51 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.6 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 3.47 g | 17% |
| Trans fat | 0.17 g | |
| Sodium | 59 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.4 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1 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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How Many Calories in 1 Tablespoon of Butter mint sauce?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 14 g | 51 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 18 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 28 g | 102 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 30 g | 110 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (triple) | 42 g | 153 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 183 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 60 g | 219 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 365 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 438 kcal |
Calculated from 365 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Butter mint sauce
How do you make butter mint sauce?
Melt butter gently, stir in dried mint for a few seconds, then take the pan off the heat. Add the sauce while warm to dumplings, vegetables or potatoes; cooking the mint too long can make it taste bitter.
What do you serve butter mint sauce with?
Butter mint sauce is especially good over Turkish manti, yogurt-topped dumplings, boiled potatoes and vegetables. It also works with pasta or lamb, where its rich butter and aromatic mint complement savory flavors without needing a separate gravy.
Should you use fresh or dried mint in butter mint sauce?
Dried mint is the usual choice for butter mint sauce because it releases its aroma quickly in warm butter. Fresh mint works too, but add it finely chopped at the end; prolonged heating can darken the leaves and dull their flavor.
Why does butter mint sauce taste bitter?
Butter mint sauce usually tastes bitter because the mint or butter has overheated. Dried mint scorches quickly in hot fat, so melt the butter gently, stir in the mint briefly, and remove the pan from the heat.
How do you stop the butter from burning in butter mint sauce?
Use low heat and remove the pan as soon as the butter has melted and the mint becomes fragrant. If the butter is smoking or turning dark brown, it is too hot for the delicate mint and can give the sauce a burnt taste.
Can you make butter mint sauce ahead and reheat it?
Yes, butter mint sauce can be made ahead, though its mint aroma is freshest when prepared just before serving. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container and warm them gently, stirring; repeated or high-heat reheating can scorch the mint.
Can you freeze butter mint sauce?
Yes, butter mint sauce can be frozen, but the butter may separate and the mint may lose some of its aroma after thawing. Reheat it slowly while stirring, and use it on dumplings or vegetables if its texture is not perfectly smooth.
Is butter mint sauce the same as British mint sauce?
No, butter mint sauce is not the same as classic British mint sauce. Butter mint sauce is made with melted butter and mint, while British mint sauce is typically a sharper, vinegar-based condiment served with lamb.
Can you use butter mint sauce on ravioli or pasta?
Yes, butter mint sauce can be spooned over ravioli or plain pasta, especially when the filling is savory. Add it just before serving so the warm butter coats the pasta and the mint does not continue cooking in the pan.
Is salted or unsalted butter better for butter mint sauce?
Either works, but unsalted butter gives you more control over the seasoning of butter mint sauce. If using salted butter, taste the finished sauce before adding salt, especially when serving it with already-seasoned dumplings or pasta.
Butter mint sauce Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin A
47.6µg · 5% DV
Vitamin K
2.52µg · 2% DV
Vitamin E
0.15mg · 1% DV
B12
0.02µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Sodium
59mg · 3% DV
Manganese
0.01mg · 0% DV
Phosphorus
3.36mg · 0% DV
Copper
0mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
8.12mg · 0% DV
Butter mint sauce Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Butter mint sauce
To burn the 51 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (14 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.
What is Butter mint sauce?
Butter mint sauce is made by melting butter and infusing it with fresh or dried mint. It is familiar in Turkish cooking, where it is often spooned over manti, the small dumplings usually served with yoghurt, and can also finish soups or vegetables. Served warm, it has a rich, rounded buttery taste with a fresh, fragrant note from the mint; a little goes a long way.
Its energy comes chiefly from fat, with 365 kcal per 100 g. Use a modest spoonful when you want the mint aroma without making a dish too rich, or pair it with plain yoghurt and vegetables for contrast.
How Nutritious Is Butter mint 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 Butter mint 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 Butter mint sauce Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Butter mint sauce Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Butter mint sauce Fat Profile
SATURATED
3.47g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.46g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5:1).
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