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Brown sauce
Brown sauce by Sainsbury's provides 96 kcal per 100 g, with 15.8 g of sugars and 1.1 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Brown sauces category. Contains: gluten.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 tablespoon (15 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 96 kcal | 14 kcal | 128 −25% | |
| Total fat | 0.6 g | 0.1 g | 0% | 0.9 −34% |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.4 −47% |
| Carbohydrates | 21.6 g | 3.2 g | 1% | 27.3 −21% |
| Total sugars | 15.8 g | 2.4 g | 14.5 +9% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 11.2 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.5 g | 0.1 g | 0% | 1 −49% |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 0.2 g | 0% | 1.5 −28% |
| Salt | 74.8 g | 11.2 g | 5.2 +1329% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 43 Brown sauces products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other brown sauces
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Ingredients
Water, Sugar, Malt Vinegar (Barley), Cane Molasses, Spirit Vinegar, Modified Maize Starch, Date Purée (Water, Date, Acidity Regulator: Acetic Acid), Tomato Purée, Tamarind Concentrate, Salt, 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
- Serving size
- 1 tablespoon (15 g)
- Labels & certifications
- VegetarianVegan
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 01774436
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Brown sauce?
Brown sauce contains 96 kcal per 100 g and about 14 kcal per serving (1 tablespoon (15 g)).
How much sugar is in Brown sauce?
Brown sauce has 15.8 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 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.
Is Brown sauce vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
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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