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Tartar sauce is a mayonnaise-style sauce made with chopped pickles or relish, served mostly with fish and seafood. The labels vary: one is certified organic, and others use corn syrup, canola oil or preservatives. This guide covers how tartar sauce is used, how to read the label, and compares five tartar sauces by size and ingredients.Disclaimer: This article is general information, not medical or nutrition advice. Ask your doctor or a dietitian about food allergies or special diets.
Key Specs Compared
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| # | Form | Size | Stated certifications | Gluten-free |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sauce | 16 Fl Oz | None stated | Not stated |
| 2 | Sauce | 10 Fl Oz | Organic, Non-GMO verified ingredients | Not stated |
| 3 | Sauce | 7.5 Ounce | None stated | Not stated |
| 4 | Sauce | 2 Piece Set | Non-GMO Project Verified, Certified Gluten-Free | Yes |
| 5 | Sauce | 12 Fl Oz | Kosher | Not stated |
– = not stated by the maker · Specs and certifications as stated by the listing, not tested or verified by us; check the listing before you buy
Tartar sauce label basics
- Check the Nutrition Facts label for added sugars and sodium. A %DV of 5% or less per serving is low, and 20% or more is high.[1]
- Tartar sauce is made with eggs, and some brands add soy or mustard. Eggs and soybeans are major food allergens, so read the allergen statement.[3]
- Look for the USDA Organic seal if you want an organic sauce. Products labeled organic must be overseen by a USDA-authorized certifying agent.[2]
How to Use Tartar Sauce
- Dipping Sauce – Tartar sauce is the classic dip for fish and chips, fish sticks, shrimp and fries.
- Sandwich Spread – It works on fish sandwiches, burgers and crab cakes in place of mayonnaise.
- Salads and Eggs – A spoonful goes into tuna salad or deviled eggs for a tangy, pickle flavor.
What Organic Tartar Sauce Means
- Certification – An organic sauce is made from ingredients produced without excluded methods such as genetic engineering, and it is overseen by a USDA-authorized certifying agent.[2]
- Not a Nutrition Claim – Organic certification covers how food is grown and processed. It does not mean the sauce is low in sugar or sodium, so read the Nutrition Facts label.[2][1]
- Ingredients – The 365 organic sauce is made with organic oil, eggs, relish and spices.
Buying Considerations for Tartar Sauce
- Sugar and Sodium – Compare the added sugars and sodium lines per serving. A 2 tablespoon serving of Kraft has 190 mg of sodium (8% DV) and 2 g of added sugar (5% DV).[1]
- Ingredients – Check what the oil is and whether the sauce uses sweeteners. Kraft contains high fructose corn syrup, Stonewall Kitchen uses canola oil and sugar in its relish, and Frisch’s and 365 start with soybean oil.
- Allergens – All five sauces here are egg-based, and several contain soy or mustard.[3]
- Flavor – Sweet relish gives a sweeter sauce, while dill relish and mustard give a sharper one. Pick the style that suits what you are serving.
What the Research Says
The FDA’s guide to the Nutrition Facts label names added sugars and sodium as nutrients to get less of, and explains %DV: 5% or less is low and 20% or more is high.[1] Organic certification covers how food is grown and processed, and products labeled organic must be overseen by a USDA-authorized certifying agent.[2] Eggs and soybeans are among the major food allergens that must be declared on labels.[3]How We Chose These Products
We do not test products. We compare product details: ingredients, size, certification, and allergens.[3] Brands don’t pay to be included, though we may earn a commission from purchases.Our Organic Tartar Sauce Picks
These five tartar sauces include one certified organic sauce, plus four that are not organic. With every purchase through the links on this page, we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you.1
Frisch's® Original Tartar Sauce Frisch's original tartar sauce jar
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- Frisch’s Original Tartar Sauce is the Big Boy tartar sauce, sold in a 16 fl oz jar.
- It suits burgers, seafood and fish sandwiches, and it works as a dip for fries.
- The ingredients start with soybean oil, pickles, water and egg yolk, and the sauce contains egg and soy.
- A 2 tablespoon serving has 190 calories and 290 mg of sodium, with no sugar.[1]
- It is not organic, and the product details give no certification.
- Frisch’s has been serving classics since 1946.
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365 Whole Foods® Organic Tartar Sauce Organic tartar sauce, 10oz bottle
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- 365 by Whole Foods Market Organic Tartar Sauce comes in a 10 fl oz bottle, about 10 servings of 2 tablespoons.
- It is certified organic and made with non-GMO verified ingredients.
- The ingredients start with organic expeller-pressed soybean oil and organic sweet relish, with organic egg yolks, mustard seed, onion and garlic.
- A 2 tablespoon serving has 140 calories, 130 mg of sodium and 1 g of sugar.[1]
- It has no artificial preservatives.
- It contains egg, soy and mustard.[3]
- The sauce goes with seafood dishes.
- The bottle measures 2.5 x 2.5 x 7.3 inches and weighs about 1.1 pounds.
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Stonewall Kitchen® Down East Tartar Down East tartar sauce, 7.5oz
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- Stonewall Kitchen Down East Tartar Sauce comes in a 7.5 oz jar.
- It is a New England-style blend of mayonnaise and sweet pickle relish, made in the USA.
- The ingredients start with canola oil and dill relish, a sweet relish blend that includes sugar, and it contains egg.
- A 2 tablespoon serving has 160 calories, 220 mg of sodium and 1 g of sugar, all of it added.[1]
- It is not organic, and it has no gluten ingredients.
- Serve it with fish, or add it to tuna salad and deviled eggs.
- The jar measures 4.3 x 2.5 x 2.5 inches.
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Primal Kitchen® Tartar Cocktail Pack Tartar sauce and organic cocktail sauce
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- Primal Kitchen Entertaining 2-Pack has one jar of tartar sauce and one jar of cocktail sauce.
- The tartar sauce is creamy and herby, made with avocado oil and Certified Humane cage-free eggs, and it has no dairy.
- Only the cocktail sauce is organic, so the tartar sauce is not an organic product.
- Neither sauce uses soy ingredients or canola oil, and neither has cane sugar or corn syrup.
- The cocktail sauce combines tomato puree and horseradish with balsamic and apple cider vinegar.
- The pack is Non-GMO Project Verified and Certified Gluten-Free, and only the tartar sauce is Keto Certified.
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Kraft® Tartar Sauce Classic tartar sauce, 12oz bottle
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- Kraft Tartar Sauce comes in a 12 fl oz squeeze bottle.
- The flavor is tangy, from pickles, vinegar, garlic, paprika and onion.
- A 2 tablespoon serving has 60 calories, 190 mg of sodium (8% DV) and 2 g of added sugar (5% DV).[1]
- The ingredients start with water, vinegar and soybean oil, followed by high fructose corn syrup, chopped pickles and modified food starch.
- The preservatives are potassium sorbate and calcium disodium EDTA, and the formula includes artificial flavor.
- It contains egg.[3]
- It is kosher and is not organic.
- The bottle measures 6.7 x 3.1 x 1.9 inches.
Index Table: Tartar Sauce Compared
| No. | Product | Image | Features | Brand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frisch's Original Tartar Sauce - Frisch's original tartar sauce jar |  |
| Frisch's |
| 2 | 365 Whole Foods Organic Tartar Sauce - Organic tartar sauce, 10oz bottle |  |
| 365 Whole Foods |
| 3 | Stonewall Kitchen Down East Tartar - Down East tartar sauce, 7.5oz |  | Stonewall Kitchen | |
| 4 | Primal Kitchen Tartar Cocktail Pack - Tartar sauce and organic cocktail sauce |  | Primal Kitchen | |
| 5 | Kraft Tartar Sauce - Classic tartar sauce, 12oz bottle |  | Kraft |
Sources
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label. Accessed October 25, 2026.
- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. Organic Labeling Standards. Accessed October 25, 2026.
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Food Allergies: What You Need to Know. Accessed October 25, 2026.
Update History
- Oct 2026: Rewrote the guide text and product notes, removed the health and taste claims, added ingredient and allergen details for each sauce, set the Key Specs to size and certification, and replaced the sources (FDA, USDA AMS)
- Aug 2021: Added Frisch’s Original Tartar Sauce
- Dec 2020: Added 365 Whole Foods Organic Tartar Sauce
- Oct 2020: First published
