Worcestershire sauce

by McIlhenny Company in Groceries Barcode 0011210008250
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Worcestershire sauce by McIlhenny Company provides 100 kcal per 100 ml, with 20 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 103% 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 Groceries category. Contains: fish, gluten, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 ml

Fat
0 g · Low
Saturated fat
0 g · Low
Sugars
20 g · High
Salt
2.3 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds for drinks.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 tsp (5 ml)

Nutrient Per 100 ml Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 100 kcal 5 kcal 194 −49%
Total fat 0 g 0 g 0% 12.8 −100%
Saturated fat 0 g 0 g 0% 2.4 −100%
Carbohydrates 20 g 1 g 0% 16.1 +24%
Total sugars 20 g 1 g 9.8 +103%
Added sugars 10.1 g 0.5 g 1% 4.8 +110%
Dietary fiber 0.2 g 0 g 0% 2.4 −90%
Protein 0 g 0 g 0% 2.8 −100%
Salt 2.3 g 0.1 g 5.9 −61%

*% 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 October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other groceries

Calories lower 40%
Sugars higher 18%
Salt higher 34%
Saturated fat lower 1%
Protein top 100%
Fiber top 54%

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

Ingredients

Vinegar, molasses, water, cured anchovies, soy sauce (water, soybeans, wheat, salt, alcohol), tabasco brand pepper sauce (distilled vinegar, red pepper, salt), tamarinds, salt, onion, garlic, spices, sugar and natural flavoring.

Palm oil freeNot veganNot vegetarian
Allergens
FishGlutenSoybeans

Product details

Serving size
1 tsp (5 ml)
Sold in
France, United States
Barcode
0011210008250

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Worcestershire sauce?

Worcestershire sauce contains 100 kcal per 100 ml and about 5 kcal per serving (1 tsp (5 ml)).

How much sugar is in Worcestershire sauce?

Worcestershire sauce has 20 g of sugars per 100 ml, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Worcestershire sauce 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.

Is Worcestershire sauce vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Worcestershire sauce contain?

According to the label data it contains: Fish, Gluten, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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