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Sweet Chilli Sauce (Reduced-Sugar, Homemade)

Sweet Chilli Sauce (Reduced-Sugar, Homemade) is a tangy, mildly spicy condiment commonly used in Southeast Asian and fusion cuisines to add sweet‑heat to dips, marinades and stir‑fries. It’s a homemade reduced‑sugar take on the classic sweet chilli sauce, made to keep the familiar texture and flavor while cutting some of the sugar. In terms of nutrition, Sweet Chilli Sauce (Reduced-Sugar, Homemade) is primarily a flavoring: it contains 20g of sugar per 100g and only small amounts of protein and fat, so it contributes little bulk or satiety to a meal. It does contain vitamin C and small amounts of B6 and copper from the fresh ingredients often used in recipes. As a condiment, it’s best used sparingly — it adds a lot of taste but not many nutrients, and it can still be relatively high in salt and sugars despite being reduced. Choosing versions made from whole ingredients or using fresh chilli dressings can give similar flavor with fewer added sugars and less processing.

Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Processed · ~0.50€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

E+

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

105 kcal

5% of Daily kcal · low-calorie

Protein

0.6 g

1% RDI

Fat

0.2 g

0g sat fat

Carbs

25 g

9% RDI

Sugar

20 g

40% RDI

Fiber

0.8 g

3% RDI

Salt

1.5 g

30% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

E+ · 3.0 / 10

Healthy alternatives

Ingredients that rank higher on the overall quality profile and might substitute well in some recipes.

Frequently asked

Q.01Is Sweet Chilli Sauce (Reduced-Sugar, Homemade) healthy?

Sweet Chilli Sauce (Reduced-Sugar, Homemade) is rated E+ on overall nutritional quality and is best consumed in moderation alongside more nutrient-dense foods.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Sweet Chilli Sauce (Reduced-Sugar, Homemade)?

Sweet Chilli Sauce (Reduced-Sugar, Homemade) is NOVA 3 - Processed.

Q.05Is Sweet Chilli Sauce (Reduced-Sugar, Homemade) gluten free?

Yes, Sweet Chilli Sauce (Reduced-Sugar, Homemade) is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Sweet Chilli Sauce (Reduced-Sugar, Homemade)?

100g of Sweet Chilli Sauce (Reduced-Sugar, Homemade) contains 105 kcal, 0.6g protein, 25g carbohydrates, 0.2g fat, and 0.8g fiber.

Q.04Is Sweet Chilli Sauce (Reduced-Sugar, Homemade) vegan?

Yes, Sweet Chilli Sauce (Reduced-Sugar, Homemade) is vegan.

Q.06Is Sweet Chilli Sauce (Reduced-Sugar, Homemade) lactose free?

Yes, Sweet Chilli Sauce (Reduced-Sugar, Homemade) is lactose free.

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