In marinades for grilled meats
A marinade for grilled meats is a flavorful liquid mixture used to tenderize and season meat before cooking, typically originating from Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. Common ingredients include oil, acid (like lemon juice or vinegar), herbs, spices, and aromatics such as garlic.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Marinades are generally low in carbohydrates and protein but can be moderate in fat due to the oil base. They primarily provide flavor and some micronutrients from herbs and spices, with a typical serving contributing around 50-100 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 70 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 2 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 200 mg |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg |
| Vitamin K | 15 mcg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
| Calcium | 20 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
| Potassium | 50 mg |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg |
| Antioxidants | varies |
Per 1/4 cup (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Marinades not only enhance taste but also can help reduce the formation of certain compounds during grilling, making them a culturally significant and nutritionally smart cooking technique across many global cuisines.
