Tesco • 449g
Tesco BBQ sauce
Product Insights
Tesco BBQ sauce is a tomato‑based condiment that falls under the “Fat and sauces” and “Dressings and sauces” PNNS groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with added sugars, thickeners (E415 xanthan gum, E412 guar gum) and flavorings. While it is low in fat (0.1 g) and saturated fat and provides a modest amount of fiber and fruit‑vegetable content (about 54 % of the ingredient weight), it is high in sugar (17.8 g per 100 g) and contains a moderate level of salt (0.51 g), so consumption should be limited.
Nutrient Levels
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Nutritional Values
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Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average barbecue sauce, this product contains far less fat (0.1 g vs 12.0 g), lower salt (0.51 g vs 5.0 g) and fewer calories (102 kcal vs 183 kcal), but its sugar level is considerably higher (17.8 g vs 10.9 g).
Ingredients
tomato purée, sugar, spirit vinegar, water, mo ch, caramelised sugar syrup, smoked dextrose, s thickeners (xanthan gum, guar gum), garlic powder, wder, smoke flavouring, flavouring.
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