English mustard sauce
English mustard sauce is a pungent, creamy condiment traditionally made from ground English mustard seeds, water, vinegar, and sometimes cream or butter. It hails from England, where it's a classic accompaniment to roast beef, ham, and other savory dishes.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This sauce is generally low in calories (around 10-20 per teaspoon) and provides minimal carbs, fat, or protein. Its key nutrients are trace minerals like selenium and magnesium from the mustard seeds, along with a notable amount of antioxidants.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 10 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 1 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g |
| Sugar | 0.5 g |
| Sodium | 200 mg |
| Sodium | 200 mg |
| Potassium | 30 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg |
| Calcium | 10 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg |
| Magnesium | 5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 15 mg |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
Per 1 tablespoon (15 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's famous for its intense, sinus-clearing heat that comes from volatile oils in the mustard seeds, which are activated by cold liquid. Nutritionally, these compounds have been studied for their potential anti-inflammatory properties.
