Sweet BBQ Ribs

by Tesco in Pork ribs Barcode 5059697694592
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
e
Environmental impact estimate

Sweet BBQ Ribs by Tesco provides 269 kcal per 100 g, with 6.1 g of sugars and 24.8 g of protein. That is 251% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Pork ribs category.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
15.9 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
5.8 g · High
Sugars
6.1 g · Moderate
Salt
0.4 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 portion (109 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 269 kcal 293 kcal 192 +40%
Total fat 15.9 g 17.3 g 22% 11.5 +39%
Saturated fat 5.8 g 6.3 g 32% 4.6 +25%
Carbohydrates 6.1 g 6.6 g 2% 2.8 +117%
Total sugars 6.1 g 6.6 g 1.7 +251%
Added sugars 7.4 g 8.1 g 16% 2 +263%
Dietary fiber 1.1 g 1.2 g 4% 0.4 +196%
Protein 24.8 g 27 g 54% 19.5 +27%
Salt 0.4 g 0.5 g 1.3 −67%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 332 Pork ribs products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other pork ribs

Calories higher 6%
Sugars higher 11%
Salt lower 27%
Saturated fat higher 32%
Protein top 15%
Fiber top 5%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Pork Ribs (78%), Water, Sweet Barbecue Glaze [Sugar, Water, Maple Syrup, Spirit Vinegar, Cane Molasses, Tomato Purée, Cornflour, Garlic Purée, Salt, Smoke Flavouring, Caramelised Sugar Syrup, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Colour (Paprika Extract)], Dried Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Spices, Salt, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Dextrose, Corn Starch, Dried Red Pepper, Rice Flour, Acidity Regulators (Sodium Diacetate, Trisodium Citrate), Tomato Flakes, Dried Onion, Dried Green Pepper, Oregano, Antioxidant (Sodium Ascorbate), Colour (Paprika Extract). using Dritich ond Ellnork

Palm oil free

Additives 7

High overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
1 portion (109 g)
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
5059697694592

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Sweet BBQ Ribs?

Sweet BBQ Ribs contains 269 kcal per 100 g and about 293 kcal per serving (1 portion (109 g)).

How much sugar is in Sweet BBQ Ribs?

Sweet BBQ Ribs has 6.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Sweet BBQ Ribs healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (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 June 1, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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