Calories in Sauce, barbecue
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Sauce, barbecue contains 172 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (17 g) provides about 29 kcal.
Roughly 95% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 3% from fat and 2% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in soups, sauces, and gravies on FoodFactly, where the median is 61 kcal per 100 g across 254 foods.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 172 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.63 g | 0.8% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.045 g | 0.2% |
| Trans fat C | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 1,027 mg | 45% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 40.8 g | 15% |
| Dietary fiber M | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Total sugars M | 33.2 g | |
| Protein M | 0.82 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 11 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C M | 0.6 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.8 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.8 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.023 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.056 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.6 mg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.16 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.075 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 2 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline ? | 7.1 mg | 1% |
| Calcium M | 33 mg | 3% |
| Iron M | 0.64 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium M | 13 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus M | 20 mg | 2% |
| Potassium M | 232 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 0.17 mg | 2% |
| Copper M | 0.072 mg | 8% |
| Manganese M | 0.13 mg | 5% |
| Selenium M | 1.3 µg | 2% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 2%
- Carbohydrates 95%
- Fat 3%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0.82 gin the lowest quarter of soups, sauces, and gravies (median 2.2 g)
- Fiber0.9 gabove the median for soups, sauces, and gravies (median 0.7 g)
- Sugars33.2 gin the top quarter of soups, sauces, and gravies (median 1.9 g)
- Fat0.63 gin the lowest quarter of soups, sauces, and gravies (median 1.5 g)
- Saturated fat0.045 gin the lowest quarter of soups, sauces, and gravies (median 0.5 g)
- Sodium1,027 mgin the top quarter of soups, sauces, and gravies (median 407 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.48 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water54.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.082 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.1 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 0.35 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 2.7 g |
| Glucose M | 16.4 g |
| Fructose M | 14.2 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.021 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.08 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.025 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.008 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.045 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.021 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.023 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.003 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.001 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 0.045 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.08 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.023 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene M | 133 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 4,550 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 88 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 2 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.03 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.19 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.02 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.13 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (12)
| Water M | 54.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 3.1 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 720 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 224 IU |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 2 µg |
| Betaine M | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Sauce
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauce, teriyaki, ready-to-serve | 89 | 5.9 g | 15.6 g | 0.02 g |
| Sauce, sofrito, prepared from recipe | 237 | 12.8 g | 5.5 g | 18.2 g |
| Sauce, pesto, MEZZETTA, NAPA VALLEY BISTRO, basil pesto, ready-to-serve | 496 | 6.7 g | 5.1 g | 49.9 g |
| Sauce, hot chile, sriracha | 93 | 1.9 g | 19.2 g | 0.93 g |
| Sauce, hot chile, sriracha, CHA! BY TEXAS PETE | 108 | 2 g | 22.7 g | 0.98 g |
| Sauce, hot chile, sriracha, TUONG OT SRIRACHA | 79 | 1.9 g | 15.9 g | 0.9 g |
| Sauce, cheese, ready-to-serve | 174 | 6.7 g | 6.8 g | 13.3 g |
| Sauce, peanut, made from coconut, water, sugar, peanuts | 179 | 2 g | 28.5 g | 6.3 g |
| Sauce, pesto, ready-to-serve, refrigerated | 418 | 9.8 g | 10.1 g | 37.6 g |
| Sauce, pesto, ready-to-serve, shelf stable | 426 | 5 g | 6.1 g | 42.4 g |
| Sauce, pesto, BUITONI, pesto with basil, ready-to-serve, refrigerated | 418 | 9.8 g | 10.1 g | 37.6 g |
| Sauce, pesto, CLASSICO, basil pesto, ready-to-serve | 372 | 4.2 g | 6.9 g | 36.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gravy, pork, dry, powder Dried or dry | 367 | 8.8 g | 63.6 g | 8.6 g |
| Gravy, instant beef, dry Dried or dry | 369 | 9.8 g | 61.1 g | 9.5 g |
| Wasabi | 292 | 2.2 g | 46.1 g | 10.9 g |
| Peanut sauce | 257 | 6.3 g | 22 g | 16 g |
| Black bean sauce | 168 | 6.3 g | 17.4 g | 8.5 g |
| CAMPBELL'S, Tomato Soup, condensed | 71 | 1.5 g | 15.2 g | 0.44 g |
| Soup, beef broth or bouillon, powder, dry Dried or dry | 213 | 16 g | 17.4 g | 8.9 g |
| Soup, beef broth, cubed, dry Dried or dry | 170 | 17.3 g | 16.1 g | 4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in sauce?
100 g of sauce has 172 kcal. 1 tbsp (17 g): about 29 kcal. 0.5 cup (143 g): about 246 kcal. 1 cup (279 g): about 480 kcal.
How much protein is in sauce?
Sauce contains 0.82 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.14 g in 1 tbsp (17 g). About 2% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other soups, sauces, and gravies, that is in the lowest quarter (median 2.2 g).
How many carbs are in sauce?
Sauce has 40.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.9 g of fiber and 33.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in sauce?
Sauce contains 0.63 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.045 g is saturated (0.2% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in sauce?
100 g contains 1,027 mg of sodium, 45% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 174523. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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