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Carolina Gold Barbeque Sauce
Carolina Gold Barbeque Sauce by Trader Joe's provides 171 kcal per 100 g, with 37.1 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 37% 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 and comes in a 18 oz pack. Contains: mustard.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 2 Tbsp (35 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 171 kcal | 60 kcal | 156 +10% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.1 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.3 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 40 g | 14 g | 5% | 32.4 +23% |
| Total sugars | 37.1 g | 13 g | 27.1 +37% | |
| Added sugars | 37.1 g | 13 g | 26% | 22.6 +64% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1 −100% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.2 −100% |
| Salt | 2.9 g | 1 g | 2.3 +26% |
*% 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 from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 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
CANE SUGAR, YELLOW MUSTARD (DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER, MUSTARD SEED), DISTILLED VINEGAR, TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), SEA SALT, CORN STARCH, WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE (DISTILLED VINEGAR, MOLASSES, SEA SALT, SUGAR, SPICES, TAMARIND), MOLASSES, SPICES, GARLIC, ONION, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, XANTHAN GUM
- Allergens
- Mustard
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 18 oz
- Serving size
- 2 Tbsp (35 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 00514385
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Carolina Gold Barbeque Sauce?
Carolina Gold Barbeque Sauce contains 171 kcal per 100 g and about 60 kcal per serving (2 Tbsp (35 g)).
How much sugar is in Carolina Gold Barbeque Sauce?
Carolina Gold Barbeque Sauce has 37.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Carolina Gold Barbeque 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.
What allergens does Carolina Gold Barbeque Sauce contain?
According to the label data it contains: Mustard. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 6, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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