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Duck sauce
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 245 kcal —
- Protein 0.4 g 1%
- Carbohydrate 60 g 22%
- Fat 0.1 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0.1 g 0%
- Fibre 0.6 g 2%
- Sugars 31 g —
- Sodium 712 mg 31%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 8 µg 1%
- Vitamin C 0.9 mg 1%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.2 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 0.3 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.02 mg 2%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.01 mg 1%
- Niacin (B3) 0.24 mg 1%
- Vitamin B6 0.03 mg 2%
- Folate (B9) 2 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 1.7 mg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 11 mg 1%
- Iron 0.39 mg 2%
- Magnesium 5 mg 1%
- Phosphorus 9 mg 1%
- Potassium 87 mg 2%
- Zinc 0.21 mg 2%
- Copper 0.04 mg 4%
- Manganese 0.43 mg 19%
- Selenium 1.3 µg 2%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 245 | 0.4 g | 60 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 × Tbsp | 33 g | 81 | 0.1 g | 20 g | 0 g |
| 2 × Tbsp | 66 g | 162 | 0.2 g | 40 g | 0.1 g |
| ½ × Tbsp | 16.5 g | 40 | 0.1 g | 9.9 g | 0 g |
| 3 × Tbsp | 99 g | 243 | 0.4 g | 60 g | 0.1 g |
| 4 × Tbsp | 132 g | 323 | 0.5 g | 79 g | 0.2 g |
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Questions about Duck sauce
What is duck sauce, and does it contain duck?
Despite the name, duck sauce is usually a sweet-and-sour fruit-based dipping sauce and contains no duck. In Chinese-American cooking it is commonly served with roast duck, spring rolls and crispy noodles.
What does duck sauce taste like?
It is usually sweet, tangy and mildly fruity, often flavoured with plum or apricot, vinegar and ginger. Some versions are smooth, while others contain small pieces of fruit.
How do you use duck sauce with duck?
Serve it as a dip alongside roast or crispy duck, rather than pouring it over the skin, which can make the skin soft. It also works as a dipping sauce for spring rolls, wontons and crispy noodles.
Can you use duck sauce as a marinade or glaze?
Yes, brush it over duck or pork near the end of roasting, since its sugar can burn if exposed to high heat for too long. For a quick glaze, warm it gently and brush it on during the final 10–15 minutes of cooking.
What can you use instead of duck sauce?
Plum sauce is the closest swap, though it is often less sharp and has a slightly richer fruit flavour. For a quick alternative, mix apricot jam with a little rice vinegar and grated ginger.
How should you store duck sauce after opening?
Keep opened duck sauce in a clean, tightly closed container in the fridge and use a clean spoon each time. Follow the storage instructions on the jar, since homemade sauce and shelf-stable commercial sauce can differ.
Is duck sauce the same as plum sauce or sweet and sour sauce?
No. Duck sauce is typically fruitier and often made with apricot or plum; plum sauce has a more distinct plum flavour, while sweet and sour sauce is usually sharper and less fruit-led. Duck sauce provides 245 kcal per 100 g, compared with 184 kcal in plum sauce and 154 kcal in sweet and sour sauce.
How much duck sauce should you serve with a meal?
A tablespoon of about 33 g is a practical portion for dipping or spreading thinly. It contains 235 mg of sodium per tablespoon, so you may want to serve it on the side rather than coat the whole dish.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 171823 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
