Sweet and Sour sauce
Sweet and Sour sauce by Tesco provides 39 kcal per 100 g, with 4.5 g of sugars and 0.2 g of protein. That is 81% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is B and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Sweet and sour sauces category and comes in a 500 g pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 125 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 39 kcal | 49 kcal | 131 −70% | |
| Total fat | 0.4 g | 0.5 g | 1% | 1.5 −74% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 1% | 0.2 −54% |
| Carbohydrates | 8.3 g | 10.4 g | 4% | 28.5 −71% |
| Total sugars | 4.5 g | 5.6 g | 23.7 −81% | |
| Added sugars | 3.5 g | 4.4 g | 9% | 15.8 −78% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.6 g | 0.8 g | 3% | 0.7 |
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0.3 g | 1% | 0.7 −65% |
| Salt | 0.6 g | 0.7 g | 1.4 −61% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 136 Sweet and sour sauces products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other sweet and sour sauces
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Water, Pineapple Juice From Concentrate, Tomato Purée, Pineapple (5%), Onion Carrot, Sugar, Modified Maize Starch, Spirit Vinegar Red Pepper (2%), Green Pepper (2%), Salt, Tamarind Concentrate, Stabiliser (Xanthan Gum), Colour (Paprika Extract), Sweetener (Steviol Glycosides). Suitable for vegans
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 500 g
- Serving size
- 125 g
- Labels & certifications
- VegetarianVegan
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5057753158934
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Sweet and Sour sauce?
Sweet and Sour sauce contains 39 kcal per 100 g and about 49 kcal per serving (125 g).
How much sugar is in Sweet and Sour sauce?
Sweet and Sour sauce has 4.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Sweet and Sour sauce healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of B (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 Sweet and Sour sauce vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
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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