Calories
172 kcal
9% of Daily kcal · low-calorie
Protein
0.8 g
2% RDI
Fat
0.6 g
0g sat fat
Carbs
41 g
15% RDI
Sugar
33 g
66% RDI
Fiber
0.9 g
3% RDI
Salt
1 g
21% RDI
Texas-Style Barbecue Sauce
Texas-Style Barbecue Sauce is a sweet, tangy and often smoky condiment most associated with American and Southern/Texan barbecue traditions, used to glaze or serve with grilled meats and sandwiches. It is known for its bold flavor rather than its nutritional value. Nutritionally, Texas-Style Barbecue Sauce is typically high in added sugars — about 33.2g per 100g in this example — and it usually contributes notable salt as well, while providing very little fiber or protein. Because barbecue sauce is a highly processed, flavor-forward product, it is not a significant source of vitamins or minerals and is best used in small amounts or swapped for lower-sugar alternatives when trying to reduce added sugar and sodium intake.
Vegetarian · Lactose free · Ultra-processed · ~0.50€/100g
Kinome Health Grade
E-
Use selectively
-
Nutrition
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Nutrition quality
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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science
E- · 1.4 / 10
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Frequently asked
Q.01Is Texas-Style Barbecue Sauce healthy?
Texas-Style Barbecue Sauce is rated E- on overall nutritional quality and is best consumed in moderation alongside more nutrient-dense foods.
Q.03What NOVA processing level is Texas-Style Barbecue Sauce?
Texas-Style Barbecue Sauce is NOVA 4 - Ultra-processed.
Q.05Is Texas-Style Barbecue Sauce lactose free?
Yes, Texas-Style Barbecue Sauce is lactose free.
Q.02What are the macros in Texas-Style Barbecue Sauce?
100g of Texas-Style Barbecue Sauce contains 172 kcal, 0.82g protein, 40.8g carbohydrates, 0.63g fat, and 0.9g fiber.
Q.04Is Texas-Style Barbecue Sauce vegetarian?
Yes, Texas-Style Barbecue Sauce is vegetarian but not vegan.
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