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BBQ sauce
Classic barbecue sauce
BBQ sauce by Heinz provides 138 kcal per 100 g, with 29 g of sugars and 0.9 g of protein. That is 195% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Groceries category and comes in a 480g pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 serving (15 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 138 kcal | 21 kcal | 194 −29% | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0 g | 0% | 12.8 −98% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.4 −96% |
| Carbohydrates | 34 g | 5.1 g | 2% | 16.1 +111% |
| Total sugars | 29 g | 4.4 g | 9.8 +195% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 4.8 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.4 −100% |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 0.1 g | 0% | 2.8 −68% |
| Salt | 1.2 g | 0.2 g | 5.9 −80% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 59922 Groceries products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other groceries
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Tomato Puree, Spirit Vinegar, Sugar, Molasses, Water, Modified Cornflour, Salt, Spices, Garlic, Thickener (Xanthan Gum), Smoke Flavouring, Natural Flavouring.
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 480g
- Serving size
- 1 serving (15 g)
- Labels & certifications
- VegetarianNo artificial colorsNo artificial preservativesGreen DotNo artificial colours and preservativesMade in the Netherlands
- Sold in
- France, Ireland, Morocco, United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 50457878
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in BBQ sauce?
BBQ sauce contains 138 kcal per 100 g and about 21 kcal per serving (1 serving (15 g)).
How much sugar is in BBQ sauce?
BBQ sauce has 29 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 D (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 September 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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