✦ Glucosinolates from horseradish root
✦ Low calorie in typical serving size
✦ Moderate sodium from seasoning
✦ Antimicrobial and antioxidant bioactives
Horseradish sauce is a condiment made from grated horseradish root, cream or creme fraiche, vinegar, and seasoning. It is low in calories when used in small quantities and contains glucosinolates — sulfur-containing compounds with potential antimicrobial and antioxidant properties — from the horseradish root. It is moderately high in sodium. Traditionally served with roast beef, smoked salmon, and gravlax.
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Preparation note
Use freshly grated horseradish for maximum pungency and glucosinolate content — the heat dissipates quickly once grated, so prepare just before serving. Prepared sauces keep well refrigerated but mellow in flavour over time.
Sources:
CoFID 2021
Where Horseradish sauce Stands Out
Macronutrients per 100g
640
kJ
Energy
2.50
g
Protein
17.9
g
Carbs
2.50
g
Fibre
8.40
g
Fat
15.0
g
Sugars
1.10
g
Saturates
2.28
g
Salt
Vitamins & Minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100g | % Daily Value* | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chloride | 1,710 mg | 200% | |
| Potassium | 220 mg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 43.0 mg | 5% | |
| Phosphorus | 42.0 mg | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 18.0 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.600 mg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.400 mg | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.180 mg | 9% | |
| Copper | 0.050 mg | 5% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.80 g | — | |
| Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) | 3.20 g | — | |
| Trans fat | 0.150 g | — | |
| Sucrose | 7.40 g | — | |
| Glucose (dextrose) | 4.00 g | — | |
| Fructose | 3.60 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 14.0 mg | — | |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 2.39 g | — | |
| Omega-3 (Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.570 g | — | |
| Omega-3 (DHA) — Docosahexaenoic acid | 0.020 g | — | |
| Omega-3 (DPA n-3) — Docosapentaenoic acid (n-3) | 0.010 g | — | |
| Omega-6 (AA) — Arachidonic acid | 0.000 g | — | |
| Omega-6 (GLA) | 0.000 g | — | |
| Omega-3 (EPA) — Eicosapentaenoic acid | 0.000 g | — | |
| Omega-3 (SDA) | 0.000 g | — |
Sources:
CoFID 2021