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Bbq sauce
Bbq sauce provides 162 kcal per 100 g, with 40.5 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 50% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Barbecue sauces category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 2 Tbsp (37 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 162 kcal | 60 kcal | 156 | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.1 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.3 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 43.2 g | 16 g | 6% | 32.4 +33% |
| Total sugars | 40.5 g | 15 g | 27.1 +50% | |
| Added sugarsUSDA | 37.8 g | 14 g | 28% | 22.6 +67% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1 −100% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.2 −100% |
| Salt | 2.2 g | 0.8 g | 2.3 −7% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1003 Barbecue sauces products on Foodmetria.
Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other barbecue sauces
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
tomato puree (water, tomato paste), sugar, vinegar, modified food starch, salt, worcestershire sauce (distilled vinegar, molasses, corn syrup, water, salt, caramel color, garlic powder, sugar, spices, tamarind, natural flavor), liquid smoke, spices (contains mustard flour), onion powder, natural flavor. no glutens. no high fructose corn syrup.
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 2 Tbsp (37 g)
- Labels & certifications
- No gluten
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0028239005191
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Bbq sauce?
Bbq sauce contains 162 kcal per 100 g and about 60 kcal per serving (2 Tbsp (37 g)).
How much sugar is in Bbq sauce?
Bbq sauce has 40.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Bbq sauce healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 31, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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