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Brown Sauce
Brown Sauce by Sainsbury's basics provides 75 kcal per 100 g, with 12.2 g of sugars and 0.5 g of protein. That is 24% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Groceries category and comes in a 450 g pack. Contains: gluten.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 15 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 75 kcal | 11 kcal | 194 −61% | |
| Total fat | 0.5 g | 0.1 g | 0% | 12.8 −96% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.4 −96% |
| Carbohydrates | 17.4 g | 2.6 g | 1% | 16.1 +8% |
| Total sugars | 12.2 g | 1.8 g | 9.8 +24% | |
| Added sugars | 12.2 g | 1.8 g | 4% | 4.8 +155% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.9 g | 0.1 g | 0% | 2.4 −62% |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 0.1 g | 0% | 2.8 −82% |
| Salt | 1 g | 0.1 g | 5.9 −83% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 59922 Groceries products on Foodmetria.
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Ingredients
Water, Sugar, Malt Vinegar (Barley), Modified Maize Starch, Spirit Vinegar, Cane Molasses, Tomato Purée, Salt, Tamarind Concentrate, Colour: Plain Caramel, Ground Ginger, Allspice, Ground Black Pepper, Ground Cloves, Garlic Powder, Chilli Powder, Ground Nutmeg
- Allergens
- Gluten
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 450 g
- Serving size
- 15 g
- Labels & certifications
- Incorrect data on labelIncorrect nutrition facts on label
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 00144353
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Brown Sauce?
Brown Sauce contains 75 kcal per 100 g and about 11 kcal per serving (15 g).
How much sugar is in Brown Sauce?
Brown Sauce has 12.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Brown Sauce healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (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.
What allergens does Brown Sauce contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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