Kroger, Sweet Chili Sauce
Processing Score
6.3Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
0.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 18 ingredients, including modified ingredients and emulsifiers or gums. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and sodium.
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
011110851963
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size30 ml
Amount per serving
Calories
60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 400mg
17%
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
11 listed · 6 flagged for reviewWATER, SUGAR SYRUP, SUGAR, PICKLED RED CHILI (RED CHILI, SALT, ACETIC ACID), PICKLED GARLIC (GARLIC, SUGAR, SALT, ACETIC ACID), ACETIC ACID, SALT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, XANTHAN GUM, CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE, PAPRIKA EXTRACT.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Kroger, Sweet Chili 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.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum, Carboxymethyl Cellulose): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Cooking Sauces, this product is more processed than about 45% 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 Kroger, Sweet Chili 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 Syrup, Sugar, Pickled Garlic (Garlic, Sugar, Salt, Acetic Acid).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Acetic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- 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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