The Original Worcestershire Sauce

Packaged product Soups and Sauces Lea & Perrins

The Original Worcestershire Sauce contains 100 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 serving, 5 ml (5 g) provides about 5 kcal.

Roughly 99% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 1% from alcohol and 0% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).

That is close to the median for soups and sauces on FoodFactly (100 kcal per 100 g).

100 g provides 43% of the Daily Value for iodine.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

The Original Worcestershire Sauce by Lea & Perrins, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
100kcal per 100 g
0 gprotein
20 gcarbohydrates
0 gfat
5kcal in serving, 1 serving, 5 ml (5 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 100 kcal
Total fat L 0 g 0%
Saturated fat L 0.008 g 0%
Cholesterol L 0 mg 0%
Sodium L 1,300 mg 57%
Total carbohydrates L 20 g 7%
Dietary fiber L 0.067 g 0.2%
Total sugars L 20 g
Added sugars L 19.8 g 40%
Protein L 0 g 0%
Vitamin A L 0.013 µg0%
Vitamin C L 0.47 mg0.5%
Vitamin D L 0.002 µg0%
Vitamin E L 0.004 mg0%
Thiamin (B1) L 0.001 mg0.1%
Riboflavin (B2) L 0.005 mg0.4%
Niacin (B3) L 0.004 mg0%
Pantothenic acid (B5) L 0.006 mg0.1%
Vitamin B6 L 0.004 mg0.3%
Folate (B9) L 1 µg0.3%
Vitamin B12 L 0 µg0%
Calcium L 8.5 mg0.7%
Iron L 0.26 mg1%
Magnesium L 8.6 mg2%
Phosphorus L 13.5 mg1%
Potassium L 44.5 mg0.9%
Zinc L 0.026 mg0.2%
Copper L 0.013 mg1%
Manganese L 0.11 mg5%
Selenium L 1.2 µg2%
Iodine L 64.1 µg43%

% 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

Carbohydrates: 99%Alcohol: 1%100kcal / 100 g
  • Carbohydrates 99%
  • Alcohol 1%

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

Iodine43%Manganese5%Selenium2%Magnesium2%Iron1%Copper1%Phosphorus1%Potassium0.9%Calcium0.7%Vitamin C0.5%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein0 gin the lowest quarter of soups and sauces (median 0.1 g)
  • Fiber0.067 gabove the median for soups and sauces (median 0 g)
  • Sugars20 gin the top quarter of soups and sauces (median 19 g)
  • Saturated fat0.008 gabove the median for soups and sauces (median 0 g)
  • Sodium1,300 mgabove the median for soups and sauces (median 1,200 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal0 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water71 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Sugars and starch (1)
Starch L0.011 g
Carotenoids (1)
Beta-carotene L0.97 µg
Other components (2)
Water L71 g
Alcohol L0.12 g

Values by source

More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.

Per 100 g Open Food FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 100 kcal100 kcal
Protein 0 g0 g
Carbohydrates 20 g20 g
Fat 0 g0 g
Fiber 0.067 gn/a
Sugars 20 g20 g
Sodium 1,300 mg1,300 mg

Product details

Brand
Lea & Perrins
Barcode
05160337
Quantity
5 fl oz (148 ml)
Label serving
1 serving (5 ml)
Category
Worcestershire sauces
NOVA group
4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

DISTILLED WHITE VINEGAR, MOLASSES, SUGAR, WATER, SALT, ONIONS, ANCHOVIES, GARLIC, CLOVES, TAMARIND EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVORINGS, CHILI PEPPER EXTRACT.

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: VinegarSugarSaltOnionGarlic

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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Source of the nutrition information

  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 1584268. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated January 11, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 05160337. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated August 11, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in The Original Worcestershire Sauce?

100 g of The Original Worcestershire Sauce has 100 kcal. Serving, 1 serving, 5 ml (5 g): about 5 kcal.

How much protein is in The Original Worcestershire Sauce?

The Original Worcestershire Sauce contains 0 g of protein per 100 g (0% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0 g in serving, 1 serving, 5 ml (5 g). About 0% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other soups and sauces, that is in the lowest quarter (median 0.1 g).

How many carbs are in The Original Worcestershire Sauce?

The Original Worcestershire Sauce has 20 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.067 g of fiber and 20 g of sugars.

How much fat is in The Original Worcestershire Sauce?

The Original Worcestershire Sauce contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.008 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does The Original Worcestershire Sauce contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iodine (43% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in The Original Worcestershire Sauce?

100 g contains 1,300 mg of sodium, 57% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated August 11, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.