Sauces, Gravy, Dressing & Spreads: Calories

Generally high in fat thanks to the addition of oil, butter and other animal fats, foods in this category are often calorie dense. Opting for a water or milk base, however, can help to reduce the calorie count. Check out our Sauces, Gravy, Dressing and Spreads Chart below for more nutritional information.

Food	Serving	Calories	Serving	Calories
1000 Island Dressing	100 g	370 Cal	100 g	370 Cal
Agave Syrup	100 g	305 Cal	100 g	61 Cal
Apple Butter	100 g	173 Cal	100 g	173 Cal
Apple Cider Vinegar	100 ml	19 Cal	100 ml	3 Cal
Au Jus	100 g	16 Cal	100 g	16 Cal
Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing	100 ml	330 Cal	100 ml	990 Cal
Balsamic Vinegar	100 ml	97 Cal	100 ml	15 Cal
Barbecue Sauce	100 g	163 Cal	100 g	16 Cal
Basil Pesto	100 g	570 Cal	100 g	314 Cal
Bechamel	100 ml	124 Cal	100 ml	156 Cal
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Beef Gravy	100 ml	53 Cal	100 ml	66 Cal
Bernaise Sauce	100 g	529 Cal	100 g	529 Cal
Blue Cheese Dressing	100 g	484 Cal	100 g	145 Cal
Bolognese	100 g	117 Cal	100 g	350 Cal
Bouillon	100 g	5 Cal	100 g	13 Cal
Caesar Dressing	100 g	458 Cal	100 g	1077 Cal
Cheese Sauce	100 ml	86 Cal	100 ml	17 Cal
Cheese Whiz	100 g	250 Cal	100 g	80 Cal
Chicken Gravy	100 g	48 Cal	100 g	48 Cal
Chili Sauce	100 ml	92 Cal	100 ml	138 Cal
Chocolate Spread	100 g	539 Cal	100 g	199 Cal
Cocktail Sauce	100 g	422 Cal	100 g	42 Cal
Coleslaw Dressing	100 g	404 Cal	100 g	404 Cal
Cream Sauce	100 ml	163 Cal	100 ml	163 Cal
Curry Sauce	100 g	231 Cal	100 g	185 Cal
Dijon Mustard	100 g	100 Cal	100 g	5 Cal
Duck Sauce	100 g	245 Cal	100 g	29 Cal
Fish Sauce	100 ml	35 Cal	100 ml	6 Cal
French Dressing	100 ml	419 Cal	100 ml	63 Cal
Gravy	100 ml	52 Cal	100 ml	16 Cal
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Gravy Granules	100 g	347 Cal	100 g	9 Cal
Greek Dressing	100 g	333 Cal	100 g	120 Cal
Green Goddess Dressing	100 ml	427 Cal	100 ml	64 Cal
Guacamole	100 g	163 Cal	100 g	49 Cal
Hoisin Sauce	100 ml	220 Cal	100 ml	35 Cal
Honey Mustard Dressing	100 ml	464 Cal	100 ml	70 Cal
Hummus	100 g	247 Cal	100 g	37 Cal
Italian Dressing	100 g	165 Cal	100 g	41 Cal
Jelly	100 g	279 Cal	100 g	279 Cal
Ketchup, Tomato Ketchup	100 g	110 Cal	100 g	17 Cal
Maple Syrup	100 g	260 Cal	100 g	52 Cal
Marmite	100 g	185 Cal	100 g	22 Cal
Marshmallow Fluff	100 g	322 Cal	100 g	48 Cal
Mayonnaise	100 g	757 Cal	100 g	91 Cal
Mushroom Gravy	100 g	108 Cal	100 g	65 Cal
Mustard	100 g	88 Cal	100 g	8 Cal
Nutella (Ferrero)	100 g	540 Cal	100 g	108 Cal
Olive Spread	100 g	278 Cal	100 g	278 Cal
Orange Jam	100 g	174 Cal	100 g	28 Cal
Oyster Sauce	100 g	51 Cal	100 g	9 Cal
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Pancake Syrup	100 g	234 Cal	100 g	47 Cal
Peanut Butter	100 g	600 Cal	100 g	60 Cal
Peanut Butter	100 g	600 Cal	100 g	60 Cal
Peanut Butter, powdered	100 g	386 Cal	100 g	46 Cal
Pesto	100 g	530 Cal	100 g	318 Cal
Pizza Sauce	100 g	48 Cal	100 g	30 Cal
Plum Sauce	100 ml	380 Cal	100 ml	76 Cal
Poppyseed Dressing	100 g	128 Cal	100 g	19 Cal
Ranch Dressing	100 g	106 Cal	100 g	32 Cal
Raspberry Jam	100 g	250 Cal	100 g	250 Cal
Red Wine Vinegar	100 ml	21 Cal	100 ml	3 Cal
Salad Cream	100 g	277 Cal	100 g	83 Cal
Salsa Sauce	100 g	83 Cal	100 g	25 Cal
Salsa Verde	100 g	226 Cal	100 g	68 Cal
Salsa con Queso	100 g	9 Cal	100 g	3 Cal
Sesame Ginger Dressing	100 g	443 Cal	100 g	133 Cal
Soy Sauce	100 ml	122 Cal	100 ml	18 Cal
Steak Sauce	100 g	163 Cal	100 g	55 Cal
Strawberry Jam	100 g	280 Cal	100 g	45 Cal
Sunflower Seed Butter	100 ml	617 Cal	100 ml	93 Cal
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Sweet Chilli Sauce	100 g	167 Cal	100 g	25 Cal
Sweet and Sour Sauce	100 ml	203 Cal	100 ml	51 Cal
Tabasco	100 g	45 Cal	100 g	2 Cal
Tahini	100 g	598 Cal	100 g	90 Cal
Tartar Sauce	100 g	467 Cal	100 g	70 Cal
Teriyaki Sauce	100 g	100 Cal	100 g	10 Cal
Tomato Paste	100 g	43 Cal	100 g	9 Cal
Tomato Puree	100 ml	23 Cal	100 ml	34 Cal
Tomato Sauce	100 ml	64 Cal	100 ml	95 Cal
Tzatziki	100 g	55 Cal	100 g	8 Cal
Vegemite	100 g	185 Cal	100 g	9 Cal
Vinaigrette	100 ml	366 Cal	100 ml	55 Cal
White Sauce	100 ml	71 Cal	100 ml	176 Cal
Worcestershire Sauce	100 g	77 Cal	100 g	13 Cal

How many calories should you consume?

Sauces, Dressings and Hidden Calories

Condiments like sauces, dressings, gravies are a great way to add a little more zing and flavor to your meals. Whether you want to dress up your salad or take your pasta dish to the next level, there are plenty of ways to do so. Many dishes around the world are also known for their sauces more than anything else. A delicious peanut sauce for your Asian-inspired dish or flavorful tomato sauce for your spaghetti can make all the difference. Just be careful, additives aren’t uncommon when it comes to store-bought sauces and dressing, and these are the places that calories love to hide the most.

The base of any sauce can also make quite a difference in calorie contents. A creamy, dairy-based sauce or dressing will often contain more calories than an oil-based one. If you’re looking to reduce your calorie consumption, sauces and dressings are a great place to start. Moderation and portion control can go a long way. Something as simple as asking for the dressing or sauce on the side is also a great way to reduce and better control your meal’s calorie count.

Choosing the Right Spread

Spreads is a very general term for anything spread over other food items to add flavor and texture, and nutritional value and calorie content can vary quite drastically depending on the spread used. As is the case in any balanced diet, portion control and moderation is the key to keeping the calorie count low when enjoying these extra kicks of flavor!