Chris' & Pitts', Hickory Bbq Sauce

Processing Score

13.1Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

1/10Poor

The processing score reflects 42 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, preservatives, corn syrup, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.

Nutrition Highlights

Little Or No Cholesterol Listed

Nutrient Alerts

High Sodium

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

731371190754

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size34 g

Amount per serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0g

Saturated Fat 0g

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 230mg

10%

Total Carbohydrate 7g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Total Sugars 6g

Protein 0g

Calcium 0mg

Iron 0mg

* 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

20 listed · 8 flagged for review

FILTERED WATER, CORN SYRUP, UNSALTED TOMATO PASTE, PREPARED MUSTARD (DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, TURMERIC, PAPRIKA, SPICE, NATURAL FLAVORS, GARLIC POWDER), SALT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, PAPRIKA, HICKORY SMOKE FLAVOR (WATER, NATURAL HICKORY SMOKE CONCENTRATE), FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, ACETIC ACID, DEXTROSE, ONION POWDER, RED WINE VINEGAR, SODIUM BENZOATE, BEET POWDER, WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE (SALT, SPICES, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS), SEASONING (SALT, SPICES, PAPRIKA, ONION, SILICON DIOXIDE, ETHOXYQUIN [AN ANTIOXIDANT]), CITRIC ACID, BAY LEAF, CAYENNE PEPPER.

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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Chris' & Pitts', Hickory Bbq Sauce scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
Natural Flavors (Hickory Smoke Flavor (Water, Natural Hickory Smoke Concentrate)): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

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 Chris' & Pitts', Hickory Bbq 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.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Acetic Acid, Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Dextrose.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

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