Sauce, horseradish
FDC 171833tsp (6 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 22 · +12 vs Soups & sauces medianHorseradish sauce earns a Nutrient Density Score of 22 of 100, placing it in the Low band and rank 19 of 60 in the Soups & sauces category. Its main claim to nutritional interest is vitamin E, present at 28% DV, a byproduct of the oil-based emulsion that carries the grated root's sharp heat.
This condiment is meant to be used in small amounts, a teaspoon spooned onto roast beef, ham sandwiches or seafood rather than eaten on its own. A single teaspoon serving keeps portions modest, but the sauce runs high in sodium at 730 mg per 100 g and high in saturated fat at 8.2 g per 100 g, so it is best treated as a condiment rather than a regular topping.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 503 kcal | 25% |
| Total fat | 51 g | 65% |
| Saturated fat | 8.2 g | 41% |
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 730 mg | 32% |
| Carbohydrate | 10 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Sugars | 9 g | |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2% |
| Potassium | 44 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.23 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 6 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 17 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 4.2 mg | 28% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 30 kcal | 2% |
| Total fat | 3.1 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.49 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 3 mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 44 mg | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.6 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.06 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0.54 g | |
| Protein | 0.07 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 2.6 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0.72 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.01 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 0.36 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25 mg | 2% |
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FDC 171833Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the soups & sauces median
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In the kitchen and how to use it
Prepared horseradish sauce is a creamy, pungent condiment built on grated horseradish root blended with a mayonnaise or sour cream base, often with vinegar and a touch of sugar to round out the sharpness. It shows up as a steak and prime rib condiment, a spread for roast beef sandwiches, a stir-in for cocktail sauce, and a sharp accent for smoked fish or deviled eggs. A small dab goes a long way, since the sinus-clearing heat and tang are concentrated, and it tends to lose some bite the longer a jar sits open.
Look for jars refrigerated in the deli or condiment case, and once opened keep it cold and tightly capped, since exposure to air dulls the flavor faster than it spoils the product. At 503 calories per 100 g this reads high largely because a typical serving is just a teaspoon (6 g), so the actual calories, fat and sodium you take on in a normal serving are small. Per 100 g it carries 50.9 g fat, 730 mg sodium and a notable 28 percent DV of vitamin E from the oil in the base, so treat it purely as a flavor accent rather than a food to serve in volume.
Frequently asked questions about sauce, horseradish
How many calories are in horseradish sauce?
It runs 503 calories per 100 g, but a typical serving is only about a teaspoon (6 g), so the calories per use are minimal.
Is horseradish sauce a good source of vitamin E?
Per 100 g it provides 28 percent of the Daily Value for vitamin E, mostly from the oil-based mayonnaise or cream it is built on.
What does horseradish sauce pair well with?
It is a classic match for roast beef, prime rib, steak, smoked fish and deviled eggs, and can be stirred into cocktail sauce for shrimp.