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Hot pepper sauce
Hot pepper sauce by Tropical sun provides 27 kcal per 100 ml, with 1.8 g of sugars and 0.8 g of protein. That is 82% less 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 Groceries category and comes in a 170 ml pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 ml
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds for drinks.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 27 kcal | 194 −86% |
| Total fat | 0 g | 12.8 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 2.4 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 6.4 g | 16.1 −60% |
| Total sugars | 1.8 g | 9.8 −82% |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 4.8 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.7 g | 2.4 −71% |
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2.8 −72% |
| Salt | 5 g | 5.9 −15% |
*% Daily Value for 100 ml, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 59922 Groceries products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other groceries
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Ingredients
Water, Hot Peppers 26%, Salt, Cane Vinegar, Stabiliser (Xanthan Gum), Citric Acid, Colour (Annato), Paprika
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 170 ml
- Labels & certifications
- VegetarianHalal
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5029788161661
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Hot pepper sauce?
Hot pepper sauce contains 27 kcal per 100 ml.
How much sugar is in Hot pepper sauce?
Hot pepper sauce has 1.8 g of sugars per 100 ml, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Hot pepper 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.
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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