I realize that every Chinese restaurant has their own recipe for this, so I am just really asking for an overview. Is the hot garlic sauce that's used on chicken or on vegetables low-fat or is it pretty high in calories? Thanks.|||Generally speaking, if it's oily it's likely fatty and not exactly diet fare. But yes, each restaurant will have their own way of doing things, and some are certainly more health-conscious in their dishes than others. The first link below estimates an average cup of it at 668 calories, and the fat--including saturated fat--and sodium are sky high.|||Most of them are a combination of peanut oil and soy sauce, with garlic and other spices thrown in. So it isn't fat free, but it's not bad fat either. And because of the variations, I can't give you a guess on the calories. What's the worst thing about the sauces is that they are very high in salt. If you're concerned about fat and calories, the best thing is to order the steamed dishes.|||Most chinese restaurants use peanut oil as a base for that sauce. It has some fat, but similar to olive oil and avocados, it is a "good" fat that your body needs. A general rule of thumb is that as long as a sauce is not sweet or thick and creamy its okay. Sweet and sour sauce, red french dressing, syrups......anything cheese or cream based, mayo, gravies, etc. should be avoided. You do need to watch out for the salt and msg though which can cause water retention and is not good for your heart. Happy dieting!

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