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Nando's PERi-BBQ Sauce: calories, sugar, salt and nutrition
How much sugar is in Nando's PERi-BBQ Sauce? A tablespoon (15g) contains 3.6g of free sugar, 12% of the adult daily limit and 19% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6.
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Nutrition by portion size
The table below shows how the nutrition changes across realistic portion sizes.
Nutrition by portion size: Nando's PERi-BBQ Sauce
Portion
Calories
Sugar
Salt
Sat fat
1 tablespoon (15g)
18 kcal
3.6g
0.23g
0g
2 tablespoons (30g)
36 kcal
7.2g
0.45g
0g
4 tablespoons (60g)
72 kcal
14.4g
0.9g
0g
Sugar highlighted in amber above 20% of adult daily limit, red above 75%. Salt highlighted in amber above 38% of adult daily limit (2.3g per day), red above 75%.
Nando's PERi-BBQ Sauce contains 120 kcal, 0.3g of fat (0g saturated), 28g of carbohydrate (24g sugar), 1g of protein and 1.5g of salt per 100g. A standard BBQ sauce portion — 1 tablespoon (15g) — delivers 18 kcal, 3.6g of sugar and 0.23g of salt.
Nando's PERi-BBQ contains 24g of sugar per 100g, comparable to standard BBQ sauces. The 3% PERi-PERi sauce adds a chilli note that distinguishes it from plain BBQ sauce. Two tablespoons (30g) deliver 7.2g of free sugar, 24% of the adult daily limit.
Portion size matters significantly for condiments. A small squeeze or single teaspoon contributes little to daily intake. But condiments are easy to apply generously: 1 tablespoon (15g) delivers 3.6g of sugar and 0.23g of salt, while 4 tablespoons (60g) delivers 14.4g of sugar and 0.9g of salt. Adding multiple condiments to a single meal multiplies this further.
Sugar
Nando's PERi-BBQ Sauce contains 24g of sugar per 100g, all of it free sugar. There are no naturally occurring bound sugars in condiments — the sugar in sauces counts in full against the NHS daily free sugar limit of 30g for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10, and 19g for children aged 4 to 6.
1 tablespoon (15g): 3.6g of sugar (12% of the adult daily limit); 2 tablespoons (30g): 7.2g of sugar (24% of the adult daily limit); 4 tablespoons (60g): 14.4g of sugar (48% of the adult daily limit).
Salt
Nando's PERi-BBQ Sauce contains 1.5g of salt per 100g. 1 tablespoon (15g): 0.23g (4% of the adult daily limit of 6g); 2 tablespoons (30g): 0.45g (8% of the adult daily limit of 6g); 4 tablespoons (60g): 0.9g (15% of the adult daily limit of 6g).
Ingredients and ultra-processed food
Nando's PERi-BBQ Sauce is a commercially produced BBQ sauce. Its ingredients are: Tomatoes, sugar, spirit vinegar, PERi-PERi sauce (3%), onion puree, modified maize starch, salt, molasses, smoke flavouring, spices. Combines the sweet-smoky BBQ profile with the citrus-chilli character of PERi-PERi..
A home-made equivalent would typically require fewer ingredients. The processing aids are used to deliver a consistent flavour, texture and shelf life at scale that home preparation cannot match.
PERi-BBQ sauce
Tomatoes, sugar, spirit vinegar, PERi-PERi sauce (3%), onion puree, modified maize starch, salt, molasses, smoke flavouring, spices. Combines the sweet-smoky BBQ profile with the citrus-chilli character of PERi-PERi.
Processing (NOVA classification)
Nando's PERi-BBQ Sauce falls into NOVA group 4, ultra-processed food. Most commercially produced condiments, including those made primarily from natural ingredients like tomatoes or peppers, are classified as ultra-processed due to the additives and processing aids used in production.
Allergens
Allergen information: Nando's PERi-BBQ Sauce
Wheat
Not present
Rye
Not present
Barley
Not present
Oats
Not present
Sesame
Not present
Soya
Not present
Milk
Not present
Eggs
Not present
Fish
Not present
Crustaceans
Not present
Celery
Not present
Mustard
Not present
Molluscs
Not present
Lupin
Not present
Frequently asked questions
Nando's PERi-BBQ Sauce contains 24g of sugar per 100g. 1 tablespoon (15g): 3.6g of sugar; 2 tablespoons (30g): 7.2g of sugar; 4 tablespoons (60g): 14.4g of sugar. All sugar in condiments is free sugar and counts towards the NHS daily free sugar limit (30g for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10, 19g for children aged 4 to 6).
Nando's PERi-BBQ Sauce contains 1.5g of salt per 100g. 1 tablespoon (15g): 0.23g of salt (4% of the adult daily limit); 2 tablespoons (30g): 0.45g of salt (8% of the adult daily limit); 4 tablespoons (60g): 0.9g of salt (15% of the adult daily limit). The adult daily salt limit is 6g; for children aged 7 to 10 it is 5g, and for children aged 4 to 6 it is 3g.
Yes, Nando's PERi-BBQ Sauce is classified as NOVA group 4, ultra-processed food. This applies to almost all commercially produced condiments, regardless of how natural their core ingredients are.
Nando's PERi-BBQ Sauce does not contain any of the 14 major UK allergens in its standard recipe.
At 24g per 100g, Nando's PERi-BBQ Sauce is one of the higher-sugar condiments in this guide. By comparison, Heinz Tomato Ketchup contains 23.7g per 100g and Colman's English Mustard contains 5g per 100g.
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Nutrition information from UK manufacturer labels and retailer databases. Per-portion values calculated proportionally. NHS/SACN guidelines used for daily limits. For guidance only, not medical advice.
