06/08/2026
Trying to lose fat? A large serving of mayo, creamy dressing, or sugary sauce can easily add more calories than the actual protein or side dish. Fat loss comes down to total calorie intake, so choosing lower calorie sauces can make dieting much easier.
1. Salsa – 36 kcal / 100g
P: 1.5g / F: 0.2g / C: 7g
Tomato based, high volume, low calorie. Great with chicken, rice, tacos.
2. Mustard – 66 kcal / 100g
P: 4g / F: 4g / C: 5g
Strong flavor with very few calories.
3. Light ketchup – 50 kcal / 100g
P: 1g / F: 0.1g / C: 11g
Lower sugar than regular ketchup.
4. Zero sugar BBQ sauce – 15 kcal / 100g
P: 1g / F: 0g / C: 3g
Very low calorie option for grilled foods.
5. Soy sauce – 53 kcal / 100ml
P: 8g / F: 0g / C: 5g
Excellent for rice and stir fry dishes. High sodium content.
6. Greek yogurt garlic sauce – 73 kcal / 100g
0% Greek yogurt + garlic + lemon juice
P: 10g / F: 0.4g / C: 6g
High protein and filling.
7. No sugar added tomato sauce – 29 kcal / 100g
P: 1.4g / F: 0.2g / C: 5g
Great for pasta, meat, pizza bases.
8. Hot sauce – 12 kcal / 100g
P: 0.5g / F: 0g / C: 2g
Extremely low calorie with strong flavor.
Less ideal options in large amounts:
Mayonnaise: around 680 kcal / 100g
Aioli: around 720 kcal / 100g
Oil based dressings: 400–550 kcal / 100g
Example:
100g chicken breast = around 120 kcal
20g mayonnaise added = +136 kcal
The sauce can easily contain more calories than the meat itself.
The best choices for fat loss are usually salsa, tomato based sauces, mustard, hot sauce, and Greek yogurt sauces because they add a lot of flavor for very few calories.
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