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Chili-Garlic Sauce

Chili-Garlic 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-

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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-Garlic Sauce healthy?

Chili-Garlic 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-Garlic Sauce?

Chili-Garlic Sauce is NOVA 4 - Ultra-processed.

Q.05Is Chili-Garlic Sauce lactose free?

Yes, Chili-Garlic Sauce is lactose free.

Q.02What are the macros in Chili-Garlic Sauce?

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

Q.04Is Chili-Garlic Sauce vegan?

Yes, Chili-Garlic Sauce is vegan.

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