Gooseberry Sauce
Gooseberry sauce is a tangy, sweet condiment made primarily from cooked gooseberries, sugar, and often a touch of water or citrus. It is a classic accompaniment in British and Northern European cuisine, frequently served with roast meats like pork or mackerel, or used as a dessert topping.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This sauce is primarily a source of carbohydrates from natural fruit sugars and added sweeteners, with minimal fat and protein. A typical serving provides a good amount of Vitamin C and dietary fiber, with a calorie range of approximately 80-120 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 100 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 24 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Vitamin K | 2 mcg |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 10 mcg RAE |
| Magnesium | 5 mg |
Per 1/4 cup (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, gooseberry sauce is a nostalgic staple in British cooking, often associated with traditional Sunday roasts and summer puddings. Nutritionally, gooseberries are exceptionally high in Vitamin C, and the sauce retains much of this, along with beneficial antioxidants.
