Calories in Condiments

When you recount what you ate on any day, the most commonly skipped or forgotten items are condiments, sauces, and toppings.  Patients have told me they skip condiments because they feel they do not contribute many calories to their diet.  However, there are calories in condiments, and they can add a significant amount of calories to your intake.  Limiting condiments is also an easy way to cut calories and can lead to weight loss with little effort.

Below I have listed some of the most commonly used condiments, along with calories in each serving size.  Watch those portions!

Condiment/ Sauce/ Topping	Serving Size	Calories
Alfredo Sauce	¼ cup	120 calories
Butter	1 Tbsp	100 calories
Cranberry Sauce	½ inch slice	86 calories
Cream Cheese	2 Tbsp	150 calories
Beef or Turkey Gravy	1 cup	123 calories
Half and Half	4 Tbsp	80 calories
Hot Fudge	2 Tbsp	140 calories
Maple Syrup	2 Tbsp	104 calories
Mayonnaise	2 Tbsp	180 calories
Ranch Dressing	2 Tbsp	148 calories
Sour Cream	4 Tbsp	104 calories