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Turkey sauce Calories
Thickened savory turkey gravy
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
2 tablespoon (small) of Turkey sauce (30 g) has 15 calories. That works out to 50 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.6 g of carbs, 0.4 g of protein, 0.8 g of fat and 0.1 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 55 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Turkey sauce Nutrition Facts
Selected: 2 tablespoon (small) · 30 g
15
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
1.6g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.4g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.8g
· 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 42% · Protein 11% · Fat 47%
Turkey sauce nutrition facts table · 2 tablespoon (small) (30 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.8 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g | |
| Sodium | 108 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.6 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% |
| 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 2 Small Tablespoons of Turkey sauce?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 2 tablespoon (small) | 30 g | 15 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (extra small) | 5 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 8 kcal |
| 4 tablespoon (medium) | 60 g | 30 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 60 g | 30 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 75 g | 38 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 50 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 60 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 240 g | 120 kcal |
Calculated from 50 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Turkey sauce
What is Turkey sauce?
Turkey sauce is a thick, savory gravy served with turkey. It is commonly made by thickening turkey drippings or stock with flour or another starch; packaged versions may use different ingredients and seasonings.
How do you make Turkey sauce from scratch?
Make Turkey sauce by whisking flour into turkey drippings or melted butter, then gradually adding stock and simmering until thick. Season with pepper and herbs, and strain it if you want a smoother gravy.
What should you serve with Turkey sauce?
Turkey sauce goes especially well with roast turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and roasted vegetables. Spoon it over the meat or serve it in a gravy boat so guests can add as much as they like.
What is the difference between Turkey sauce and turkey gravy?
Turkey sauce and turkey gravy usually refer to the same kind of savory, thickened sauce served with turkey. “Gravy” is the more common term in many English-speaking recipes, especially when the sauce is made from roasting-pan drippings.
Can you make Turkey sauce without pan drippings?
Yes, Turkey sauce can be made without pan drippings. Use turkey or chicken stock and build flavor with browned butter, onion, and herbs; simmer it with a flour or starch thickener until it reaches the desired consistency.
Why is Turkey sauce too thin, and how can you thicken it?
Turkey sauce is too thin when it has not simmered long enough or contains too little thickener. Stir in a small amount of flour or cornstarch mixed with cold water, then simmer while whisking until the sauce thickens.
Why does Turkey sauce turn lumpy?
Turkey sauce turns lumpy when flour or starch clumps instead of dispersing in the liquid. Whisk continuously as you add stock, or blend or strain the finished sauce to smooth it out.
How long does Turkey sauce keep in the refrigerator?
Turkey sauce keeps for about 3–4 days in the refrigerator when cooled promptly and stored in a covered container. Reheat only the amount you need, stirring until it is steaming hot throughout.
Can you freeze Turkey sauce?
Yes, Turkey sauce can be frozen in an airtight container. Thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat it gently while whisking; the texture may separate slightly, but whisking usually brings it back together.
Can Turkey sauce be used in a pot pie?
Yes, Turkey sauce works as the savory base for a turkey pot pie. Mix it with cooked turkey and vegetables, add it to a pie dish, and top with pastry or another crust before baking.
Turkey sauce Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B3
0.21mg · 1% DV
B12
0.02µg · 1% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Sodium
108mg · 5% DV
Selenium
0.75µg · 1% DV
Phosphorus
7.5mg · 1% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
17mg · 1% DV
Turkey sauce Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Turkey sauce
To burn the 15 calories in 2 tablespoon (small) (30 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 Turkey sauce?
Turkey sauce is a savoury, thickened gravy made from turkey stock or the juices released as the bird cooks, often with flour or starch for body. It is especially associated with roast turkey meals in Western cooking, including Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, though it can accompany roast poultry at any time of year.
Smooth, meaty and comforting, it is spooned over sliced turkey and commonly served with potatoes, vegetables or stuffing. In the UK and elsewhere, it also works well with a Sunday roast; use it wherever you might serve a rich pan gravy. It is mostly liquid and thickener, with little fibre, and provides 50 calories per 100 g. For a lighter sauce, skim fat from the cooking juices before thickening, then add just enough to coat the meal.
How Nutritious Is Turkey 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
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.
Is Turkey 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 Turkey sauce Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Turkey sauce Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Turkey sauce Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.26g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.35g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.14g
Omega 6:3 ratio 13:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (13:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.