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Cocktail sauce
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 128 kcal —
- Protein 1.4 g 3%
- Carbohydrate 26 g 10%
- Fat 1.1 g 1%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 1.8 g 6%
- Sugars 12 g —
- Sodium 1262 mg 55%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 18 µg 2%
- Vitamin C 11.6 mg 13%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 1.1 mg 7%
- Vitamin K 4.4 µg 4%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.02 mg 2%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.05 mg 4%
- Niacin (B3) 0.82 mg 5%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.07 mg 1%
- Vitamin B6 0.08 mg 5%
- Folate (B9) 17 µg 4%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 11 mg 2%
Minerals
- Calcium 26 mg 2%
- Iron 0.83 mg 5%
- Magnesium 17 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 30 mg 2%
- Potassium 309 mg 7%
- Zinc 0.38 mg 3%
- Copper 0.11 mg 12%
- Manganese 0.15 mg 6%
- Selenium 2.2 µg 4%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 128 | 1.4 g | 26 g | 1.1 g |
| 1 × cup | 60 g | 77 | 0.8 g | 16 g | 0.6 g |
| 2 × cup | 120 g | 154 | 1.6 g | 32 g | 1.3 g |
| ½ × cup | 30 g | 38 | 0.4 g | 7.9 g | 0.3 g |
| 3 × cup | 180 g | 230 | 2.4 g | 48 g | 1.9 g |
| 4 × cup | 240 g | 307 | 3.3 g | 63 g | 2.5 g |
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Questions about Cocktail sauce
What is cocktail sauce usually made from?
The classic prawn-cocktail sauce mixes mayonnaise with tomato ketchup, lemon juice and a little Worcestershire sauce; a dash of horseradish or cayenne gives it a sharper kick. Some versions use a tomato-based sauce without mayonnaise, so the texture and richness can differ.
How do you make cocktail sauce for a prawn cocktail?
Stir together 4 tablespoons of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of ketchup, a squeeze of lemon and a few drops of Worcestershire sauce. Add horseradish for heat, then chill for 15–30 minutes so the flavours meld; serve with cold, cooked prawns and lettuce.
How long does cocktail sauce keep once opened?
Keep it covered in the fridge and use a clean spoon each time. A homemade sauce containing mayonnaise is best used within 2–3 days; follow the storage instructions on a shop-bought jar, and discard it if it has been left at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
What can you serve with cocktail sauce besides prawns?
It is a familiar dip for cold seafood such as crab, lobster and oysters, and works with fish cakes or cooked prawns in a sandwich. For a prawn cocktail, spoon it over chilled prawns and shredded lettuce, then finish with lemon.
Can you use cocktail sauce instead of seafood sauce?
Often, yes: the names are used for similar sauces served with prawns and other seafood. Check the flavour and texture, though—some seafood sauces are tomato-led and tangy, while classic prawn-cocktail sauce is creamy with mayonnaise.
Is cocktail sauce the same as salsa?
No. Cocktail sauce is typically a smooth, sweet-tangy condiment, often made creamy with mayonnaise; salsa is usually tomato-based and chunkier, with fresh ingredients such as onion, chilli and coriander. Salsa contains 29 kcal per 100 g, compared with 128 kcal in cocktail sauce.
Is cocktail sauce high in salt?
It can be: a 60 g portion contains 757 mg of sodium. Worcestershire sauce and ketchup both add salt when you make it, so taste before adding any extra.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 174067 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
