Ingredient in fruit-based sauces for poultry
This dish is a fruit-based sauce, often a compote or chutney, designed to accompany poultry like duck, chicken, or turkey. It typically features a blend of fruits such as cherries, cranberries, apples, or plums, cooked with sugar, vinegar, and spices like cinnamon or cloves. It is a classic accompaniment in European and American cuisines, particularly for holiday meals.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This sauce is generally high in carbohydrates from the fruit and added sugar, with minimal fat and protein. It provides a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants from the fruit, with a typical serving containing around 80-120 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 90 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 22 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 19 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg |
| Potassium | 100 mg |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin K | 2 mcg |
| Copper | 0.05 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 5 mg |
Per 1/4 cup (70 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, these sauces are a centerpiece of festive meals like Thanksgiving in the U.S. and Christmas dinners in the UK. Nutritionally, the fruit provides beneficial polyphenols, though the sugar content is often significant.
