Barbecue Sauce
Processing Score
7.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
0.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 25 ingredients, including modified ingredients and natural flavoring. 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
856887004002
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size35 g
Amount per serving
Calories
70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 260mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate 17g
6%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 0g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
* 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
16 listed · 5 flagged for reviewBROWN SUGAR, MUSTARD (DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER, MUSTARD SEED, TURMERIC, SPICES, AND PAPRIKA), WATER, SUGAR, TOMATO PASTE, DISTILLED VINEGAR, CIDER VINEGAR, PEACH PUREE, CAYENNE MASH (CAYENNE PEPPERS, CHILI PEPPERS, SALT), SALT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CARAMEL COLOR, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, SPICE EXTRACT, ONION POWDER, NATURAL FLAVORS.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Barbecue Sauce scores Highly 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.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Smoke Flavor, Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Ketchup & Mustard, this product is more processed than about 42% 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.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Brown Sugar, Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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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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