Nutrition facts · Sauces and condiments
Calories in Horseradish
Prepared horseradish has 48 calories per 100 g, and a 1 tsp serving (5 g) has about 2 calories. Most of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 11.3 g of carbs per 100 g compared with 1.2 g of protein and 0.7 g of fat.
Calories come from: Carbs 80% · Fat 11% · Protein 9%
Common servings
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per 100 g | 100 g | 48 kcal | 1.2 g | 11.3 g | 0.7 g |
| 1 tsp | 5 g | 2 kcal | 0.1 g | 0.6 g | 0 g |
| 1 tbsp | 15 g | 7 kcal | 0.2 g | 1.7 g | 0.1 g |
Full nutrition (Per 100 g)
| Calories | 48 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 1.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11.3 g |
| of which sugars | 8 g |
| Fiber | 3.3 g |
| Fat | 0.7 g |
| of which saturated | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 420 mg |
What changes the calories
- Creamy horseradish sauces are usually mixed with mayonnaise, sour cream or cream, which adds the calories of those fatty ingredients.
- Some prepared horseradish brands add sugar, oil or other ingredients, so calories can vary from jar to jar.
- Portion size matters most: a teaspoon is tiny, but generous dollops alongside roast beef or in cocktail sauce add up.
- Mixing horseradish into other condiments, such as ketchup for cocktail sauce, means the final calories depend largely on what it is mixed with.
Tips for logging it accurately
- Check whether you are using plain prepared horseradish or a creamy horseradish sauce, and log the matching entry since they differ a lot.
- Measure with a teaspoon or tablespoon instead of guessing, because a 1 tbsp serving (15 g) has about 7 calories, roughly triple a teaspoon.
- In BerryFit, log horseradish as its own item alongside your meal so it is not lost inside a mixed dish entry.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a tablespoon of horseradish?
A 1 tbsp serving (15 g) of prepared horseradish has about 7 calories, with 1.7 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein and 0.1 g of fat.
Is horseradish low in calories?
Yes, prepared horseradish has 48 calories per 100 g, and typical servings are small, so a teaspoon adds only about 2 calories. Creamy horseradish sauces are higher because of the added dairy or mayonnaise.
How many carbs are in horseradish?
Prepared horseradish has 11.3 g of carbs per 100 g, including 3.3 g of fiber and 8 g of sugar. A 1 tsp serving has about 0.6 g of carbs.
How does horseradish compare to mustard in calories?
Prepared horseradish has 48 calories per 100 g, while mustard has 60 calories per 100 g, so horseradish is slightly lower by weight.
Similar foods
Calories in common foodsValues per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (Horseradish, prepared, FDC ID 173472); servings use USDA portion weights. Real foods vary by variety, ripeness and preparation.
The text on this page was written with the help of AI (Anthropic's Claude) and checked against the numbers in a separate review. The numbers themselves come only from USDA.
