Tartar Sauce
Tartar Sauce is an everyday vegetable or savoury staple used in home cooking worldwide.
Nutrition per 100 g
Standardised to 100 g of tartar sauce for fair comparison. Typical serving: 15 g (1 tbsp) — 211 kcal per 15 g serving.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (15 g) | Per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1407 kcal | 211 kcal | 100 kcal |
| Protein | 6.7 g | 1 g | 0.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 88.7 g | 13.3 g | 6.3 g |
| Fat | 111.3 g | 16.7 g | 7.9 g |
| Fibre | 3.3 g | 0.5 g | 0.2 g |
Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.
Micronutrients
Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of tartar sauce, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (15 g) | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 11 µg | 1.7 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3 mg | 0.35 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.05 µg | 0.008 µg | <1% |
| Vitamin E | 1.7 mg | 0.26 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 50.4 µg | 7.6 µg | 42% |
| Thiamin | 0.016 mg | 0.002 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin | 0.029 mg | 0.004 mg | 2% |
| Niacin | 0.093 mg | 0.014 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.044 mg | 0.007 mg | 3% |
| Folate | 5 µg | 0.75 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02 µg | 0.003 µg | <1% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.073 mg | 0.011 mg | 1% |
| Choline | 8 mg | 1.2 mg | 1% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 26 mg | 3.9 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.25 mg | 0.038 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 6 mg | 0.9 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 17 mg | 2.6 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 68 mg | 10.2 mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 667 mg | 100 mg | 29% |
| Zinc | 0.12 mg | 0.018 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.9 µg | 0.14 µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.023 mg | 0.003 mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.11 mg | 0.017 mg | 5% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central — Sauce, tartar, ready-to-serve
% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.
Why eat tartar sauce?
- Micronutrients for relatively few calories when portions stay reasonable.
- Tartar Sauce is an everyday vegetable or savoury staple used in home cooking worldwide.
How to include it
- Cook simply with olive oil and an acid, or eat raw where appropriate.
- Typical pairing ideas: Olive oil, Garlic, Lemon.
Things to consider
- Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.
Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.
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