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Sake
Calories & nutrition facts
alcoholic beverage, rice
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 134 kcal —
- Protein 0.5 g 1%
- Carbohydrate 5 g 2%
- Fat 0 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 2 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0 mg 0%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0 mg 0%
- Niacin (B3) 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin B6 0 mg 0%
- Folate (B9) 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 0 mg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 5 mg 0%
- Iron 0.1 mg 1%
- Magnesium 6 mg 1%
- Phosphorus 6 mg 0%
- Potassium 25 mg 1%
- Zinc 0.02 mg 0%
- Copper 0.01 mg 1%
- Selenium 1.4 µg 3%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 134 | 0.5 g | 5 g | 0 g |
| 1 × fl oz | 29.1 g | 39 | 0.1 g | 1.5 g | 0 g |
| 2 × fl oz | 58.2 g | 78 | 0.3 g | 2.9 g | 0 g |
| ½ × fl oz | 14.6 g | 19 | 0.1 g | 0.7 g | 0 g |
| 3 × fl oz | 87.3 g | 117 | 0.4 g | 4.4 g | 0 g |
| 4 × fl oz | 116.4 g | 156 | 0.6 g | 5.8 g | 0 g |
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Questions about Sake
Should you drink sake warm or cold?
Either: crisp, light styles are often served chilled, while fuller, savoury styles can be gently warmed. To warm it, stand a small bottle or heatproof cup in hot water and serve when pleasantly warm; boiling can flatten its aroma.
How do you use sake in cooking?
Add a splash to marinades, soups or a pan of vegetables, fish or meat to bring a mild savoury note and help lift browned bits from the pan. Let it simmer briefly so the raw alcohol aroma cooks off.
How should you store an opened bottle of sake?
Keep it tightly closed in the fridge and use it within a few weeks for the freshest aroma. Store an unopened bottle in a cool, dark place; keep unpasteurised sake refrigerated.
What food goes well with sake?
Sake works with sushi and sashimi, but it also pairs well with grilled fish, tofu, mushrooms and salty snacks. A clean, dry style suits delicate seafood; a richer style stands up to grilled or savoury dishes.
Can you use sake instead of mirin?
You can use sake in place of mirin in marinades or sauces, but sake is usually less sweet. Add a little sugar to make up the difference, and use less sake if the recipe needs a glossy, sweet finish.
Is sake a spirit or a rice wine?
Sake is brewed from rice, water, yeast and koji, rather than distilled like a spirit. It is often called rice wine in English, though its brewing process is more like that of beer.
What does the word sake mean in Japanese?
In Japanese, sake can mean alcoholic drink in general; the brewed rice drink is also called nihonshu, meaning Japanese alcohol. The English word “sake” usually refers specifically to this drink.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 167723 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
