Brown Sauce

A rich, savory sauce made from meat drippings, stock, and thickener, or tomato-based with vinegar and spices. Often used on roasts, sausages, or mashed potatoes, it's a British classic with a tangy, umami punch.

25

1 tbsp

(15 ml)

CAL

D

Nutri-Score

Minimal fat, high in sodium and lacks key nutrients.

Value per 100 ml & per cup (240ml):

125 kcal | 300 kcal

Protein

0.5 grams | 1.5 grams

Fats

0.2 grams | 0.5 grams

Carbohydrates

28 grams | 67 grams

Fiber

1.5 gram | 3.5 grams

Vitamins & Nutrients

Iron: Supports red blood cell production.
Potassium: Aids in fluid balance and nerve function.
Vitamin B12: Supports nerve health (when made with meat-based stock).
Zinc: Helps with immune function and wound healing.

Satiety and Feelings

Brown sauce is flavorful and can enhance taste and satisfaction of a meal, but its low fat and protein make it not filling on its own. Best as an accompaniment, not a main calorie source.

What does 100 ml look like?

About 6–7 tablespoons or just under ½ cup.

What does 2000 | 2500 calories look like?

About 1.2 liters or 1.5 liters, which equals 5 to 6 ¼ cups (≈ 1.2 kg / 2.6 lbs. depending on thickness)

Daily Value per 100 milliliters %

Vitamin C

10%

Iron

2%

Potassium

5%

Zinc

2%

Fiber

5%

Protein

5%

Sodium (Salt)

50%

Carbohydrates

10%

Total Fat

1%

Saturated Fat

0%

Cholesterol

0%

Sugar

5%

Calories

10%

Did you know?

Brown sauce in the UK (like HP Sauce) is made with tomatoes, molasses, tamarind, dates, and vinegar, giving it a sweet and tangy profile.
In French cuisine, it refers to a meat-based sauce, also known as “sauce espagnole.”
A staple on English breakfasts, sausages, or even chips.
Named for its dark color, achieved through caramelization or tomato and molasses content.