English mint sauce vs Sauce à la menthe
Overall, Sauce à la menthe has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 3 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | English mint sauce | Sauce à la menthe |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | c |
| NOVA group | 4 | — |
| Calories | 113 kcal | 28 kcal |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 22.6 g | 1 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g | 2 g |
| Fiber | 1 g | — |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2 g |
| Additives | 2 | 0 |
| Allergens | None listed | None listed |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Sauce à la menthe has 75% fewer calories (28 kcal vs 113 kcal).
- Sauce à la menthe has 96% less sugar (1 g vs 22.6 g).
- English mint sauce has 85% less salt (0.3 g vs 2 g).
- Sauce à la menthe has 45% more protein (2 g vs 1.1 g).
Ingredients
English mint sauce
mint (34%), white wine vinegar, sugar, water, cornflour, sea salt, colour copper complexes of chlorophyllins, spearmint extract
Sauce à la menthe
Not available.
FAQ
Which is healthier: English mint sauce or Sauce à la menthe?
Overall, Sauce à la menthe has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Sauce à la menthe has fewer calories: 28 kcal versus 113 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Sauce à la menthe has less sugar: 1 g versus 22.6 g per 100 g.