Hickory Bbq Sauce, Hickory
Processing Score
8.1Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
0.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 18 ingredients, including high-fructose corn syrup, corn syrup and modified ingredients. 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
027000867044
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size36 g
Amount per serving
Calories
60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 310mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate 14g
5%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 0g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 10mg
1%
Iron 0.2mg
1%
Potassium 90mg
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 · 6 flagged for reviewTOMATO JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CORN SYRUP, DISTILLED VINEGAR, MOLASSES, SUGAR, SALT, THE FOLLOWING: MODIFIED CORN STARCH, MUSTARD BRAN, SMOKE FLAVORING, ONION POWDER, SPICES, CITRIC ACID, CORN MALTODEXTRIN, OLEORESIN OF CAPSICUM, FLAVOR.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Hickory Bbq Sauce, Hickory scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Starches (The Following: Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Smoke Flavoring, Flavor): 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 Hickory Bbq Sauce, Hickory'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: Molasses, Sugar, Corn Maltodextrin.
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: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Heinz Ketchup vs Hunt's Ketchup comparison.
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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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