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Horseradish
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 48 kcal —
- Protein 1.2 g 2%
- Carbohydrate 8 g 3%
- Fat 0.7 g 1%
- Saturated fat 0.1 g 0%
- Fibre 3.3 g 12%
- Sugars 8 g —
- Sodium 420 mg 18%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 24.9 mg 28%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.01 mg 0%
- Vitamin K 1.3 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.01 mg 1%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.02 mg 2%
- Niacin (B3) 0.39 mg 2%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.09 mg 2%
- Vitamin B6 0.07 mg 4%
- Folate (B9) 57 µg 14%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 6.5 mg 1%
Minerals
- Calcium 56 mg 4%
- Iron 0.42 mg 2%
- Magnesium 27 mg 6%
- Phosphorus 31 mg 2%
- Potassium 246 mg 5%
- Zinc 0.83 mg 8%
- Copper 0.06 mg 6%
- Manganese 0.13 mg 5%
- Selenium 2.8 µg 5%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 48 | 1.2 g | 8 g | 0.7 g |
| 1 × tsp | 5 g | 2 | 0.1 g | 0.4 g | 0 g |
| 1 × tbsp | 15 g | 7 | 0.2 g | 1.2 g | 0.1 g |
| 2 × tsp | 10 g | 5 | 0.1 g | 0.8 g | 0.1 g |
| ½ × tsp | 2.5 g | 1 | 0 g | 0.2 g | 0 g |
| 3 × tsp | 15 g | 7 | 0.2 g | 1.2 g | 0.1 g |
| 4 × tsp | 20 g | 10 | 0.2 g | 1.6 g | 0.1 g |
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Questions about Horseradish
How do you prepare fresh horseradish?
Scrub and peel the root, then grate it finely in a well-ventilated room: the vapour can sting your eyes and nose. Stir in vinegar straight away to stop the grated horseradish becoming fiercer.
Why does horseradish become hot when you grate it?
Grating breaks open the root’s cells, letting compounds mix and produce the sharp, nose-tingling heat. Adding vinegar soon after grating slows that reaction and helps preserve the flavour.
How do you make horseradish sauce?
Mix freshly grated horseradish with a little vinegar and a pinch of salt, then fold it into crème fraîche or double cream. Add the dairy just before serving for a milder sauce.
How should you store fresh horseradish?
Keep the unpeeled root wrapped in a damp paper towel inside a sealed bag in the fridge. Grate only what you need, as the cut surface dries and loses its punch.
Can you freeze horseradish?
Yes. Freeze the root whole, then grate it while still frozen; it is easier to grate and gives less pungent vapour. Thawed horseradish can be softer, so it works best stirred into sauces.
What goes well with horseradish?
Its sharp heat cuts through rich roast beef and smoked fish, and it also works beautifully with beetroot. Try a little in mashed potato or a creamy dressing for a lively savoury edge.
What can you use instead of horseradish?
Wasabi is the closest familiar substitute, though its flavour is greener and less earthy. Use a small amount first, especially if you are substituting prepared wasabi paste for freshly grated root.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 173472 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
