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Brown sauce
Brown sauce by Tesco provides 85 kcal per 100 g, with 13.9 g of sugars and 0.6 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Brown sauces category and comes in a 435 g / 400 ml pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 portion (30 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 85 kcal | 26 kcal | 128 −33% | |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.9 −89% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.4 −73% |
| Carbohydrates | 19.9 g | 6 g | 2% | 27.3 −27% |
| Total sugars | 13.9 g | 4.2 g | 14.5 | |
| Added sugars | 11.3 g | 3.4 g | 7% | 11.2 |
| Dietary fiber | 0.8 g | 0.2 g | 1% | 1 −21% |
| Protein | 0.6 g | 0.2 g | 0% | 1.5 −59% |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 0.1 g | 5.2 −91% |
*% 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
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
tomato purée, spirit vinegar, cider vinegar, sugar syrup, cane molasses, modified maize starch, sugar, apple purée, date, tamarind concentrate, salt, spices, citric acid, caramelised sugar syrup. suitable for vegetarians
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 435 g / 400 ml
- Serving size
- 1 portion (30 g)
- Labels & certifications
- Vegetarian
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5057753940072
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Brown sauce?
Brown sauce contains 85 kcal per 100 g and about 26 kcal per serving (1 portion (30 g)).
How much sugar is in Brown sauce?
Brown sauce has 13.9 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.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated August 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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