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Chili Sauce

Chili Sauce is a spicy condiment used across many cuisines, particularly in Southeast Asian and Chinese cooking, known for adding heat and tang to dishes like stir-fries, noodles and dips. It often combines chillies, vinegar, sugar and garlic to create a bright, pungent sauce. Nutritionally it is a concentrated source of flavor rather than bulk nutrition — it contains about 20g of sugar per 100g and can also provide vitamin C and provitamin A from the chillies. Because many commercial versions are highly processed and relatively high in sugar and salt, it’s best used sparingly; however, chilli sauces do contribute antioxidant carotenoids and capsaicin-related compounds that can add metabolic and anti-inflammatory benefits when included as part of a varied diet.

Vegan · Lactose free · Ultra-processed · ~0.55€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

D-

Use selectively

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Derived from Chilli Sauce.

Calories

140 kcal

7% of Daily kcal · low-calorie

Protein

1.3 g

3% RDI

Fat

1.5 g

0.3g sat fat

Carbs

30 g

11% RDI

Sugar

20 g

40% RDI

Fiber

1.5 g

5% RDI

Salt

1 g

20% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

D- · 3.3 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Chili Sauce healthy?

Chili Sauce is rated D- on overall nutritional quality and is best consumed in moderation alongside more nutrient-dense foods.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Chili Sauce?

Chili Sauce is NOVA 4 - Ultra-processed.

Q.05Is Chili Sauce lactose free?

Yes, Chili Sauce is lactose free.

Q.02What are the macros in Chili Sauce?

100g of Chili Sauce contains 140 kcal, 1.3g protein, 30g carbohydrates, 1.5g fat, and 1.5g fiber.

Q.04Is Chili Sauce vegan?

Yes, Chili Sauce is vegan.

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