Chinese Barbecue Sauce
Processing Score
10.0Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
0.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 24 ingredients, including artificial colors, high-fructose corn syrup and modified ingredients. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and sodium.
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
078895740042
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size40 g
Amount per serving
Calories
100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 1810mg
79%
Total Carbohydrate 24g
9%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 24g
Protein 0g
* 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
12 listed · 6 flagged for reviewSUGAR, WATER, SALT, FERMENTED SOYBEAN PASTE (WATER, SALT, SOYBEANS, WHEAT FLOUR), HONEY, SOY SAUCE (WATER, SALT, SOYBEANS, WHEAT, CARAMEL COLOR, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP), MALT SYRUP (RICE, BARLEY MALT), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, SPICES, ACETIC ACID, RED 40.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Chinese Barbecue Sauce scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Artificial Colors (Red 40): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
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 Chinese 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.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Honey, Malt Syrup (Rice, Barley Malt).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Acetic 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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