Tartare sauce
Tartare sauce is a creamy, tangy condiment traditionally served with fried fish, especially in the UK and Ireland. It's made by mixing mayonnaise with chopped pickles, capers, herbs, and sometimes lemon juice or mustard. The sauce is a classic accompaniment to fish and chips, adding a bright, acidic contrast to the rich, fried fish.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Tartare sauce is high in fat, primarily from the mayonnaise base, and provides minimal protein or carbohydrates. A typical serving offers around 100-150 calories, with most energy coming from fats.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 1.5 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g |
| Sugar | 0.8 g |
| Sodium | 210 mg |
| Vitamin K | 8 mcg |
| Sodium | 210 mg |
| Potassium | 45 mg |
| Vitamin E | 1.2 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Calcium | 10 mg |
| Magnesium | 5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 15 mg |
Per 2 tablespoons (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, tartare sauce is a staple in British pub cuisine, often considered essential for a proper fish and chips meal. Nutritionally, while high in fat, it can provide small amounts of vitamins and minerals from ingredients like capers and pickles.
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