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Table sauces and condiments: salt and sugar per spoonful

Every table sauce and condiment broken down by realistic serving, with salt and sugar compared against NHS daily reference intakes.

Per-100g figures make condiments look alarming and are close to useless. What matters is what a tablespoon adds to a plate.

Ketchup, mayonnaise and brown sauce

Ketchup is roughly a quarter sugar by weight, so a tablespoon carries around a teaspoon of it. That is modest alone and adds up across a meal for a young child.

Mayonnaise carries fat rather than sugar, and a tablespoon can contribute more calories than the food it accompanies.

Pickles, mustard and vinegar-based condiments

Mustard, vinegar and pickles carry salt but very little sugar or fat. Chutneys and relishes carry substantial sugar.

Reduced-sugar and reduced-salt versions exist for most of the major condiments and differ meaningfully from the standard.

Browse every table sauces & condiments product

Each product page includes a full nutrition breakdown per serving and per pack, portion size comparisons, age-adjusted NHS daily reference intake calculations for children aged 4 to 17, an interactive calculator for your child's specific age and gender, and a complete ingredient and allergen guide.