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Vietnamese Chili Sauce

Vietnamese Chili Sauce is a spicy chili-garlic condiment with roots in Southeast Asian cuisine that’s widely used as a table sauce, dip, and finishing condiment for everything from noodles to burgers. It’s known for its balance of heat, garlic and sweetness and for being a pantry staple in many fusion and Vietnamese-American dishes. Nutritionally, Vietnamese Chili Sauce is typically used in small amounts but can be relatively high in sodium — it contains 2.4g of salt per 100g — and also has added sugars, so portion size matters. It does contribute small amounts of vitamins and minerals (for example vitamin K) and is low in fat and calories when compared to many prepared sauces. Because it’s a concentrated flavoring used sparingly, Sriracha can add a lot of taste with little energy, but its salt and sugar content are the main considerations if you’re watching sodium or added sugars.

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

Kinome Health Grade

D-

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Derived from Sriracha.

Calories

98 kcal

5% of Daily kcal · low-calorie

Protein

1.9 g

4% RDI

Fat

0.5 g

0.1g sat fat

Carbs

23 g

8% RDI

Sugar

14 g

28% RDI

Fiber

2.4 g

8% RDI

Salt

2.4 g

48% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

D- · 3.5 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Vietnamese Chili Sauce healthy?

Vietnamese 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 Vietnamese Chili Sauce?

Vietnamese Chili Sauce is NOVA 4 - Ultra-processed.

Q.05Is Vietnamese Chili Sauce gluten free?

Yes, Vietnamese Chili Sauce is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Vietnamese Chili Sauce?

100g of Vietnamese Chili Sauce contains 98 kcal, 1.9g protein, 23g carbohydrates, 0.5g fat, and 2.4g fiber.

Q.04Is Vietnamese Chili Sauce vegan?

Yes, Vietnamese Chili Sauce is vegan.

Q.06Is Vietnamese Chili Sauce lactose free?

Yes, Vietnamese Chili Sauce is lactose free.

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