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Tartar Sauce

Tartar Sauce is a creamy condiment commonly served with fried seafood and sandwiches, made from mayonnaise mixed with pickles, capers, herbs and sometimes lemon. It is especially popular in Western and coastal cuisines as a tangy accompaniment to fish and chips. Nutritionally, Tartar Sauce is energy-dense and high in fat, providing about 16.7g of fat per 100g, with modest amounts of protein and carbohydrates; it also contributes small amounts of vitamin K and vitamin E. Because it’s typically made from oil-based mayonnaise, it supplies some unsaturated fats but can be high in calories when used liberally. From a health perspective, tartar sauce is best enjoyed in small portions or replaced by lighter, similar sauces when you want to reduce calories and saturated fat; choosing a yogurt-based or vinaigrette-style alternative keeps the tangy flavor while improving the overall nutritional profile.

Vegetarian · Lactose free · Gluten free · Ultra-processed · ~1.30€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

E

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Nutrition

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Calories

211 kcal

11% of Daily kcal · moderate-calorie

Protein

1 g

2% RDI

Fat

17 g

3.3g sat fat

Carbs

13 g

5% RDI

Sugar

4.3 g

9% RDI

Fiber

0.5 g

2% RDI

Salt

0.7 g

13% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

E · 2.5 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Tartar Sauce healthy?

Tartar Sauce is rated E on overall nutritional quality and is best consumed in moderation alongside more nutrient-dense foods.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Tartar Sauce?

Tartar Sauce is NOVA 4 - Ultra-processed.

Q.05Is Tartar Sauce gluten free?

Yes, Tartar Sauce is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Tartar Sauce?

100g of Tartar Sauce contains 211 kcal, 1g protein, 13.3g carbohydrates, 16.7g fat, and 0.5g fiber.

Q.04Is Tartar Sauce vegetarian?

Yes, Tartar Sauce is vegetarian but not vegan.

Q.06Is Tartar Sauce lactose free?

Yes, Tartar Sauce is lactose free.

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