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Barbecue sauce nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

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*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Article author photo Ani Harutyunyan by Ani Harutyunyan | Last updated on August 30, 2023
Medically reviewed by Jack Yacoubian Article author photo Jack  Yacoubian
Barbecue sauce

Carbs in Barbecue sauce

Barbecue sauce is mostly made up of carbs. 40% of its macronutrient composition is carbs, and 54% of it is water. The remaining 6% is distributed among fat and protein. 

Macronutrients chart

40% 54% 4%
Protein:
Daily Value: 2%
0.82 g of 50 g
2%
Fats:
Daily Value: 1%
0.63 g of 65 g
1%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 14%
40.77 g of 300 g
14%
Water:
Daily Value: 3%
54.71 g of 2,000 g
3%
Other:
3.07 g

Barbecue sauce provides 14% of DV of carbs, equalling 40.8 grams per 100g. It is higher in carbs than 76% of foods.

Carbs per serving size

The serving size for Barbecue sauce is one tablespoon, equalling 17 grams. One serving of the sauce provides 6.9g of carbs.

Carbohydrate type breakdown

The majority of carbs in Barbecue sauce are sugars. The sugar content of it is divided into glucose (16.4g), fructose (14.2g), sucrose (2.7g), and starch (0.4g).

Carbohydrate type breakdown

8% 49% 42%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 2.68 g
Glucose: 16.39 g
Fructose: 14.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g

Net carbs in Barbecue sauce

0.9 grams of overall carbs in Barbecue sauce are fibers. Therefore, the net carb content of this food equals 39.9 grams.

Fiber content ratio for Barbecue sauce

82% 2% 16%
Sugar: 33.24 g
Fiber: 0.9 g
Other: 6.63 g

COMPARISON

According to our database, Barbecue sauce contains more carbs than other sauces.

FoodCarbs per servingCarbs per 100g
Barbecue sauce6.9g (18g)40.8g
Hot sauce0.1g (4.7g)1.8g
Fish sauce0.7g (18g)3.6g
Article author photo Ani Harutyunyan
Education: General Medicine at YSMU
Last updated: August 30, 2023
Medically reviewed by Jack Yacoubian

Important nutritional characteristics for Barbecue sauce

Barbecue sauce
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving 172
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 39.87 grams
Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 tbsp (17 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. -4.5 (alkaline)
TOP 5% Sodium ⓘHigher in Sodium content than 95% of foods
TOP 22% Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 78% of foods
TOP 24% Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 76% of foods
TOP 27% Sugar ⓘHigher in Sugar content than 73% of foods
TOP 32% Vitamin A ⓘHigher in Vitamin A content than 68% of foods

Barbecue sauce calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 172
Calories in 1 tbsp 29 17 g
Calories in 0.5 cup 246 143 g
Calories in 1 cup 480 279 g

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 10% 24% 10% 9% 21% 134% 5% 24% 17% 8% 4%
Calcium: 33 mg of 1,000 mg 3%
Iron: 0.64 mg of 8 mg 8%
Magnesium: 13 mg of 420 mg 3%
Phosphorus: 20 mg of 700 mg 3%
Potassium: 232 mg of 3,400 mg 7%
Sodium: 1027 mg of 2,300 mg 45%
Zinc: 0.17 mg of 11 mg 2%
Copper: 0.072 mg of 1 mg 8%
Manganese: 0.126 mg of 2 mg 5%
Selenium: 1.3 µg of 55 µg 2%
Choline: 7.1 mg of 550 mg 1%

Mineral chart - relative view

Sodium
1027 mg
TOP 5%
Calcium
33 mg
TOP 42%
Potassium
232 mg
TOP 52%
Manganese
0.126 mg
TOP 58%
Copper
0.072 mg
TOP 68%
Iron
0.64 mg
TOP 72%
Magnesium
13 mg
TOP 77%
Selenium
1.3 µg
TOP 80%
Zinc
0.17 mg
TOP 87%
Phosphorus
20 mg
TOP 88%
Choline
7.1 mg
TOP 89%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 16% 0% 2% 6% 13% 12% 10% 18% 2% 0% 5%
Vitamin A: 224 IU of 5,000 IU 4%
Vitamin E : 0.8 mg of 15 mg 5%
Vitamin D: 0 µg of 10 µg 0%
Vitamin C: 0.6 mg of 90 mg 1%
Vitamin B1: 0.023 mg of 1 mg 2%
Vitamin B2: 0.056 mg of 1 mg 4%
Vitamin B3: 0.597 mg of 16 mg 4%
Vitamin B5: 0.164 mg of 5 mg 3%
Vitamin B6: 0.075 mg of 1 mg 6%
Folate: 2 µg of 400 µg 1%
Vitamin B12: 0 µg of 2 µg 0%
Vitamin K: 1.8 µg of 120 µg 2%

Vitamin chart - relative view

Vitamin A
224 IU
TOP 32%
Vitamin C
0.6 mg
TOP 46%
Vitamin E
0.8 mg
TOP 50%
Vitamin K
1.8 µg
TOP 66%
Vitamin B6
0.075 mg
TOP 71%
Vitamin B3
0.597 mg
TOP 76%
Vitamin B2
0.056 mg
TOP 79%
Vitamin B5
0.164 mg
TOP 84%
Vitamin B1
0.023 mg
TOP 85%
Folate
2 µg
TOP 90%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%

Fat type information

20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.101 g

All nutrients for Barbecue sauce per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 172kcal 9% 54% 3.7 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 0.82g 2% 87% 3.4 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 0.63g 1% 78% 52.9 times less than Cheddar CheeseCheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1% 46% 88.3 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 39.87g N/A 22% 1.4 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 40.77g 14% 24% 1.4 times more than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Iron 0.64mg 8% 72% 4.1 times less than BeefBeef
Calcium 33mg 3% 42% 3.8 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 232mg 7% 52% 1.6 times more than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 13mg 3% 77% 10.8 times less than AlmondAlmond
Sugar 33.24g N/A 27% 3.7 times more than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 0.9g 4% 51% 2.7 times less than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.07mg 8% 68% 2 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.17mg 2% 87% 37.1 times less than BeefBeef
Starch 0.35g 0% 97% 43.7 times less than PotatoPotato
Phosphorus 20mg 3% 88% 9.1 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 1027mg 45% 5% 2.1 times more than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 224IU 4% 32% 74.6 times less than CarrotCarrot
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 1% 50%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5% 50% 1.8 times less than KiwifruitKiwifruit
Selenium 1.3µg 2% 80%
Manganese 0.13mg 5% 58%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 2% 85% 11.6 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 4% 79% 2.3 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 4% 76% 16 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 3% 84% 6.9 times less than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 6% 71% 1.6 times less than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0% 100% N/APork
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2% 66% 56.4 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Folate 2µg 1% 90% 30.5 times less than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Trans Fat 0g N/A 100% N/AMargarine
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0% 86% 131 times less than BeefBeef
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g N/A 82% 119.5 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g N/A 85% 467.1 times less than WalnutWalnut
Fructose 14.17g 18% 80% 2.4 times more than AppleApple
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.02g N/A 94% 435.2 times less than Canola oilCanola oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g N/A 100%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g N/A 100%
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g N/A 100%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g N/A 89%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g N/A 99% 154 times less than AlmondAlmond

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 172
% Daily Value*
2%
Total Fat 1g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 1,027mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate 41g
4%
Dietary Fiber 1g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 33mg 3%

Iron 1mg 13%

Potassium 232mg 7%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

Low in Cholesterol
ok
 ⓘ Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
ok
 ⓘ Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats
ok
 ⓘ Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sodium
limit break
 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sugars
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 ⓘ While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Barbecue sauce nutrition infographic

Barbecue sauce nutrition infographic
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References

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  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/nutrients

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