Kc Style Bar-B-Q Sauce
Processing Score
8.3Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2/10Poor
The processing score reflects 12 ingredients, including high-fructose corn syrup, preservatives and modified ingredients. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
087041918938
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size35 g
Amount per serving
Calories
50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 210mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate 12g
4%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 1g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 1.1mg
6%
* 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 · 4 flagged for reviewWATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, TOMATO PASTE, MOLASSES, DISTILLED VINEGAR, BROWN SUGAR, CORN STARCH-MODIFIED, SALT, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, SPICES, DEHYDRATED ONION AND GARLIC, MUSTARD AND SODIUM BENZOATE.
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, Kc Style Bar-B-Q Sauce scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Smoke 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 Kc Style Bar-B-Q 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: Molasses, Brown Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts 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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