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Tzatziki Sauce (greek yougurt , cucumber sauce) - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tzatziki Sauce (greek yougurt, cucumber sauce) Recipe

Tzatziki Sauce (greek yougurt, cucumber sauce) has a low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 5.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 3.4 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the low fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Greek cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 74, for Tzatziki Sauce (greek yougurt, cucumber sauce), and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein23%
 Calories from Fat41%
 Calories from Carbs36%

Why this is good for you

  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A50 IU1%
Vitamin C1.6 mg2.7%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.26 mg0.87%
Thiamin0.04 mg2.5%
Riboflavin0.14 mg8.1%
Niacin0.08 mg0.4%
Vitamin B60.06 mg2.8%
Folate10.4 mcg2.6%
Vitamin B120.34 mcg5.7%
Pantothenic Acid0.43 mg4.3%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium118 mg11.8%
Iron0.14 mg0.8%
Magnesium14 mg3.5%
Phosphorus95 mg9.5%
Potassium183.9 mg5.3%
Sodium43.6 mg1.8%
Zinc0.6 mg4%
Copper0.03 mg1.5%
Manganese0.04 mg2.2%
Selenium2.2 mcg3.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate5.3 g1.8%
Dietary Fiber0.2 g0.8%
Sugars4.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.4 g6.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.7 g4.2%
Saturated Fat0.8 g4%
Monounsaturated Fat1.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 59 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.7 g 4.2%

Saturated Fat 0.8 g 4%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 3.7 mg 1.2%

Sodium 43.6 mg 1.8%

Total Carbohydrates 5.3 g 1.8%

Dietary Fiber 0.2 g0.8%

Sugars 4.8 g

Protein 3.4 g 6.8%

Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 2.7%

Calcium 11.8% Iron 0.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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