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Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour by Sainsbury's provides 120 kcal per 100 g, with 26.6 g of sugars and 0.5 g of protein. That is 134% more 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 Sauces category. Contains: gluten, sesame seeds, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 serving (100 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 120 kcal | 120 kcal | 216 −44% | |
| Total fat | 0.5 g | 0.5 g | 1% | 13.9 −96% |
| Saturated fat | 0.5 g | 0.5 g | 3% | 2.3 −79% |
| Carbohydrates | 28.8 g | 28.8 g | 10% | 16.5 +74% |
| Total sugars | 26.6 g | 26.6 g | 11.4 +134% | |
| Added sugars | 15.8 g | 15.8 g | 32% | 7.8 +103% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.5 g | 0.5 g | 2% | 1.3 −61% |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 0.5 g | 1% | 2.2 −77% |
| Salt | 0.4 g | 0.4 g | 2.5 −85% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2956 Sauces products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other sauces
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Water, Sugar, White Wine Vinegar, Concentrated Pineapple Juice (4%), Modified Maize Starch, Tomato Paste, Pineapple (2%) (Pineapple, Water, Sugar), Light Soy Sauce (Water, Salt, Sugar, Soya Bean, Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Acidity Regulator: Acetic Acid), Malt Vinegar (from Barley), Ginger Purée (0.5%), Sesame Oil, Onion Powder (0.1%), Colour: Paprika Extract; Salt, Garlic Purée, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid.
- Allergens
- GlutenSesame seedsSoybeans
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 serving (100 g)
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 01848960
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Sweet and sour?
Sweet and sour contains 120 kcal per 100 g and about 120 kcal per serving (1 serving (100 g)).
How much sugar is in Sweet and sour?
Sweet and sour has 26.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Sweet and sour 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.
What allergens does Sweet and sour contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Sesame seeds, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 5, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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