Mexican Cooking Sauce
Mexican Cooking Sauce by Cardenas provides 20 kcal per 100 g, with 2.4 g of sugars and 0.8 g of protein. That is 75% less 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.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1/2 cup (123 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 20 kcal | 25 kcal | 194 −90% | |
| Total fat | 0.4 g | 0.5 g | 1% | 12.8 −97% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.4 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 4.1 g | 5 g | 2% | 16.1 −75% |
| Total sugars | 2.4 g | 3 g | 9.8 −75% | |
| Dietary fiber | 2.4 g | 3 g | 11% | 2.4 |
| Protein | 0.8 g | 1 g | 2% | 2.8 −71% |
| Salt | 1.3 g | 1.5 g | 5.9 −79% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 59922 Groceries 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 groceries
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Ingredients
Tomatillo, chicken broth (water, salt, onion, and cooked out juices), jalapeno peppers, jalapeno peppers (jalapeno peppers, water, vinegar, salt), salt, garlic powder, xanthan and guar gum.
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1/2 cup (123 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0829793053082
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Mexican Cooking Sauce?
Mexican Cooking Sauce contains 20 kcal per 100 g and about 25 kcal per serving (1/2 cup (123 g)).
How much sugar is in Mexican Cooking Sauce?
Mexican Cooking Sauce has 2.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Mexican Cooking 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.
Is Mexican Cooking Sauce vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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