Hunts Original Bbq Sauce, 18 Oz
Processing Score
8.3Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
1.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 16 ingredients, including high-fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, emulsifiers or gums, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
00027000609019
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size36 g
Amount per serving
Calories
60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 230mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate 16g
6%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 0g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0.7mg
4%
Potassium 70mg
1%
* 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
14 listed · 5 flagged for reviewTOMATO JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), CORN SYRUP, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, DISTILLED VINEGAR, MOLASSES, LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, MUSTARD BRAN, TOMATO FIBER, NATURAL FLAVORS INCLUDING SMOKE, SPICES INCLUDING PAPRIKA, GUAR GUM, PECTIN, CAROB BEAN GUM, CITRIC ACID.
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, Hunts Original Bbq Sauce, 18 Oz scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup, High Fructose Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors Including Smoke): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Guar Gum, Pectin, Carob Bean Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Cooking Sauces, this product is more processed than about 83% of the 9,519 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 Hunts Original Bbq Sauce, 18 Oz'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.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Less Than 2% Of: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- 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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