Is this sauce gluten-free?

It depends on the soy sauce used; choose gluten-free soy sauce for an allergy-friendly option.

How is this sauce best used?

It's great for dipping, marinades, or as a stir-fry sauce.

Yes, you can use sunflower seed butter as a substitute for sesame paste.

Fat

A savory sauce made with sesame paste and ginger, great for stir-fries.

Per 100 g

138 kcal

2 tbsp

41 kcal

(30 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
3.8 g / 100g	11 g / 100g	10.5 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 10% · Carbs 29% · Fat 61%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

2 tbsp (30 g, 41 kcal) is 2% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 2 tbsp takes about 10 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Sesame Ginger Sauce is number 1 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 480 kcal per 100 g.

Nutrition data updated June 13, 2026.

Serving	Grams	Calories
2 tbsp	30 g	41 kcal
100 ml	100 g	138 kcal

6/10

A flavorful option that can enhance dishes without adding too many calories.

Is this sauce gluten-free?: It depends on the soy sauce used; choose gluten-free soy sauce for an allergy-friendly option.
How is this sauce best used?: It's great for dipping, marinades, or as a stir-fry sauce.
Can I make this sauce without sesame?: Yes, you can use sunflower seed butter as a substitute for sesame paste.

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