Original Barbecue Sauce
Processing Score
6.8Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
0.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 16 ingredients, including preservatives and modified ingredients. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and sodium.
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
021000051175
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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 N/A
Sodium 350mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate 15g
5%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 0g
* 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 · 3 flagged for reviewSUGAR, TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), VINEGAR, MOLASSES, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, NATURAL HICKORY SMOKE FLAVOR, DRIED ONIONS, DRIED GARLIC, SPICE, MUSTARD FLOUR, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PAPRIKA.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Original Barbecue Sauce scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Hickory Smoke Flavor): 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 Original 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: Sugar, Molasses.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Kraft Singles vs Velveeta comparison. You can also see how it fits our Kraft Singles and Kraft Mac and Cheese explainers.
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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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