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Sweet and sour sauce
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 154 kcal —
- Protein 0.3 g 1%
- Carbohydrate 38 g 14%
- Fat 0 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 0.1 g 0%
- Sugars 19 g —
- Sodium 539 mg 23%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 1 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 8.7 mg 10%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.01 mg 0%
- Vitamin K 0.2 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.05 mg 4%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.02 mg 1%
- Niacin (B3) 0.19 mg 1%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.09 mg 2%
- Vitamin B6 0.05 mg 3%
- Folate (B9) 8 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 2.4 mg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 10 mg 1%
- Iron 0.21 mg 1%
- Magnesium 8 mg 2%
- Phosphorus 7 mg 1%
- Potassium 99 mg 2%
- Zinc 0.09 mg 1%
- Copper 0.08 mg 9%
- Manganese 0.76 mg 33%
- Selenium 0.4 µg 1%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 154 | 0.3 g | 38 g | 0 g |
| 1 × Tbsp | 35 g | 54 | 0.1 g | 13 g | 0 g |
| 2 × Tbsp | 70 g | 108 | 0.2 g | 27 g | 0 g |
| ½ × Tbsp | 17.5 g | 27 | 0 g | 6.7 g | 0 g |
| 3 × Tbsp | 105 g | 162 | 0.3 g | 40 g | 0 g |
| 4 × Tbsp | 140 g | 216 | 0.4 g | 53 g | 0 g |
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Questions about Sweet and sour sauce
What is sweet and sour sauce made from?
Most versions combine vinegar, sugar or another sweetener, tomato or fruit, and sometimes soy sauce; cornflour thickens many takeaway-style sauces. The balance of sharp and sweet, rather than one fixed recipe, gives the sauce its name.
How do you make sweet and sour sauce thicker?
Mix cornflour with an equal amount of cold water until smooth, then stir it into gently simmering sauce. Cook for about 1–2 minutes, stirring, until glossy and thick; adding dry cornflour straight to the pan can leave lumps.
What can you serve with sweet and sour sauce?
It is commonly served with battered chicken or pork, prawns, tofu, or vegetables, often alongside rice. Add it near the end of a stir-fry so the sauce coats the ingredients without making crisp batter soggy.
Can you use sweet and sour sauce as a marinade?
You can, but its sugar can burn over high heat. Marinate meat or tofu in the fridge, then wipe off excess sauce before grilling or frying; use fresh sauce for basting or serving rather than reusing marinade that touched raw food.
How long does sweet and sour sauce last once opened?
Refrigerate opened sauce in a clean, tightly closed container and use it within the time stated on its packaging. Homemade sauce should be cooled promptly, refrigerated, and used within a few days; discard it if it smells or looks unusual.
Is sweet and sour sauce sweeter than plum sauce?
Sweet and sour sauce is usually balanced with vinegar, while plum sauce tends to have a fruitier, jam-like sweetness. Per 100 g, plum sauce has 184 kcal compared with 154 kcal in sweet and sour sauce.
How much sweet and sour sauce is a serving?
A tablespoon is a practical portion for dipping or dressing a small serving of food. That amount provides 54 kcal; pouring it generously over a meal can add up quickly because it is sweetened.
Does sweet and sour sauce contain much sodium?
A tablespoon contains 189 mg sodium. Soy sauce and other salty seasonings can raise the amount, so taste the sauce before adding extra salt to a stir-fry.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 174066 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
