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Same-portion calorie comparison

Dipping sauce: how many calories are in a 30 g serving?

These two Calk examples use the same 30 g amount and contain 33 and 211 kcal; their calorie density differs.

Dipping sauce: lower- and higher-calorie Calk versions side by side

Same 30 g portion, different choices: type of sauce, dips, oils and fats. Calk puts two versions side by side.

Lower calorie 33 kcal 30 g 109 kcal per 100 g
lower to higher calorie 33 → 211 kcal
Higher calorie 211 kcal 30 g 703 kcal per 100 g

Calories in a teaspoon or tablespoon of sauce, by type

A quick comparison using the natural portion shown for each type.

Your estimate Ketchup Tablespoon 17 g Calories19 kcal Protein0.2 g Fat0 g Carbs4.6 g
TypePortionCalories
KetchupTablespoon19 kcal
MustardTablespoon21 kcal
Dijon mustardTablespoon13 kcal
MayonnaiseTablespoon97 kcal
Soy sauceTablespoon9 kcal
SrirachaTablespoon18 kcal
Sweet chili sauceTablespoon34 kcal
BBQ sauceTablespoon29 kcal
TeriyakiTablespoon14 kcal
SalsaTablespoon6 kcal
HarissaTablespoon27 kcal
HorseradishTablespoon13 kcal

Two Calk examples

The two versions compared on this page.

Lower calorie Calk card for Sauces: 109 kcal per 100 g, protein/fat/carbs 4/1/96 Higher calorie Calk card for Sauces: 703 kcal per 100 g, protein/fat/carbs 1/98/1

What causes the difference

In these two examples, the changes are: type of sauce — ketchup → mayonnaise.

Sauces: Ketchup → Mayonnaise
  • Same two tablespoons beside the plate: ketchup is mostly tomato and sugar (~100 kcal/100 g), mayonnaise is ~70–80% fat (~700 kcal/100 g) — a sevenfold density gap in an identical dollop.
  • Condiments are often poured or spooned, so a consistent serving estimate makes repeated meals easier to compare.

Examples in this category

Examples of dishes and searches that fit this Calk category.

SaucesCondimentsDipping sauceMayonnaiseKetchupBBQ sauceCream saucePeanut sauceTahiniSalsa

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FAQ

How many calories are in the two versions shown?
The two 30 g versions shown here contain 33 and 211 kcal.
Why can the same amount differ?
In these two examples, the differences are: type of sauce — ketchup → mayonnaise.
How do I calculate my own version?
Open Sauces in Calk and choose the item that matches what you had.

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