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About Calories in Sauces
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Calories in SauceThe calorie content of sauces varies signficantly according to type. A serving of apple sauce contains about 45 calories; a serving of Bearnaise sauce contains about 200 calories; pasta sauce contains between 35-200 calories per serving. Soy sauce and Tabasco are less than 10 calories per tablespoon. For specific details of the calorie and energy content of different types of sauce, including barbecue, pasta, clam, French and Chinese-style sauces, click the foods below. Alfredo
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If you want to lose weight, adding a sauce to your food is only likely to add extra calories. In general, calorie-controlled diets recommend having sauces "on the side". In addition to energy content, dietary nutrition is also important, as a nutritious diet helps the body to burn calories faster and maintains a healthy metabolic rate. So as well as calorie-counting, check food labels for nutritional value. Nutritional and energy values provided on most of the above food pages include: vitamins, minerals, folate and dietary fiber, as well as protein and carbs. Understanding diet nutrition makes calorie control and weight management easier and helps you to follow a healthy eating plan. See also Nutrition in Sauces
Calorie savings tip: If you are counting calories because you are on a weight loss diet, the best way to lower energy intake is to avoid all creamy or cheese sauces. Also, remember that any energy-burning exercise helps to increase your calorie deficit and thus allows you to eat higher-fat types of sauce with less risk of weight gain.
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