Barbecue Sauce
Processing Score
10.8Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
0.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 19 ingredients, including artificial colors, high-fructose corn syrup, artificial flavoring, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
078742077789
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size36 g
Amount per serving
Calories
50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 360mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate 13g
5%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 0g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0mg
0%
Potassium 10mg
0%
* 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.
Ingredients
17 listed · 5 flagged for reviewHIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, VINEGAR, CONCENTRATED TOMATO JUICE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), WATER, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, HONEY, MOLASSES, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, PAPRIKA, SPICES, MUSTARD FLOUR, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, CITRIC ACID, GUAR GUM, RED 40.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Barbecue Sauce scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Artificial Flavors (Natural & Artificial Flavors): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
- Artificial Colors (Red 40): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Guar Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Ketchup & Mustard, this product is more processed than about 77% of the 6,563 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Barbecue Sauce's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Honey, Molasses.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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