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BBQ Sauce — per 100gC
Condiments & Sauces · #21 of 25

BBQ Sauce

per 100g · Sauces

27/100C tier
Calories172
Protein0.8g
Fiber0.9g
Sodium103mg
Sugar33.2g

Graded C — 27 out of 100, #21 of 25 condiments & sauces. Low saturated fat carries the score (100/100); micronutrients drags it down (0/100).

The short version: Smoky sugar you put on meat to hide the smoke.

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Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories172
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.6g1%
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 1030mg45%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g3%
Total Sugars 33.2g
Protein 0.8g2%
Iron 0.6mg4%
Vitamin A 11mcg RAE1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg1%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 27

Low saturated fat ×15100
Low sodium ×4025
Fiber ×59
Low sugar ×253
Protein ×53
Micronutrients ×100

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#21 of 25 in Condiments & Sauces. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is BBQ Sauce healthy?

It grades C — 27 out of 100, #21 of 25 condiments & sauces in our system. Smoky sugar you put on meat to hide the smoke.

How many calories are in BBQ Sauce?

172 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for BBQ Sauce calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.