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Sainsbury's BBQ Sauce: calories, sugar, salt and nutrition
How does Sainsbury's BBQ Sauce compare to Heinz Classic BBQ Sauce? Sainsbury's BBQ Sauce contains 22.5g of sugar per 100g, 5.5g less than Heinz Classic BBQ Sauce (28g). A tablespoon (15g) delivers 3.38g of free sugar and 0.21g of salt.
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Sainsbury's BBQ Sauce vs Heinz Classic BBQ Sauce
Sainsbury's BBQ Sauce vs Heinz Classic BBQ Sauce (per 100g)
Calories
Sugar
Salt
Sainsbury's BBQ Sauce
112 kcal
22.5g
1.4g
Heinz Classic BBQ Sauce
138 kcal
28g
1.65g
Data source: FatSecret UK consumer entry. Heinz Classic BBQ Sauce from official UK label.
Nutrition by portion size
Nutrition by portion size: Sainsbury's BBQ Sauce
Portion
Calories
Sugar
Salt
1 tablespoon (15g)
17 kcal
3.38g (11% adult limit)
0.21g (3% adult limit)
2 tablespoons (30g)
34 kcal
6.75g (23% adult limit)
0.42g (7% adult limit)
4 tablespoons (60g)
67 kcal
13.5g (45% adult limit)
0.84g (14% adult limit)
Sainsbury's BBQ Sauce contains 112 kcal, 0.3g of fat, 22.5g of sugar and 1.4g of salt per 100g. 1 tablespoon (15g) delivers 17 kcal, 3.38g of sugar and 0.21g of salt.
All UK supermarket own-brand BBQ sauces have lower sugar than Heinz Classic BBQ (28g/100g) and Sweet Baby Ray's (39g/100g). The sugar story remains significant regardless of brand — a four-tablespoon serving delivers 12-15g of free sugar.
Sugar
Sainsbury's BBQ Sauce contains 22.5g of sugar per 100g, all of it free sugar. This compares to 28g per 100g in Heinz Classic BBQ Sauce, making Sainsbury's BBQ Sauce 5.5g lower in sugar per 100g. All sugar in condiments is free sugar and counts in full against the NHS daily limit of 30g for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10, and 19g for children aged 4 to 6.
1 tablespoon (15g): 3.38g of sugar (11% of the adult daily limit); 2 tablespoons (30g): 6.75g of sugar (23% of the adult daily limit); 4 tablespoons (60g): 13.5g of sugar (45% of the adult daily limit).
Salt
Sainsbury's BBQ Sauce contains 1.4g of salt per 100g. Heinz Classic BBQ Sauce contains 1.65g of salt per 100g. 1 tablespoon (15g) delivers 0.21g of salt, 3% of the adult daily limit of 6g.
1 tablespoon (15g): 0.21g (3% of the adult daily limit); 2 tablespoons (30g): 0.42g (7% of the adult daily limit); 4 tablespoons (60g): 0.84g (14% of the adult daily limit).
Ingredients and processing
Sainsbury's BBQ Sauce is classified as NOVA group 4, ultra-processed food. Own-brand BBQ sauces are NOVA group 4, ultra-processed food, containing modified starch, smoke flavouring and caramel colour to achieve a consistent product at scale.
Data source: FatSecret UK consumer entry. Nutrition figures may be subject to reformulation. Always check the product label.
Allergens
Allergen information: Sainsbury's 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
Contains
Mustard
Not present
Molluscs
Not present
Lupin
Not present
Always verify allergens on the product label.
Frequently asked questions
Sainsbury's BBQ Sauce contains 22.5g of sugar per 100g. 1 tablespoon (15g): 3.38g; 2 tablespoons (30g): 6.75g; 4 tablespoons (60g): 13.5g. All sugar in condiments is free sugar.
Sainsbury's BBQ Sauce contains 1.4g of salt per 100g. 1 tablespoon (15g): 0.21g (3% of the adult daily limit of 6g); 2 tablespoons (30g): 0.42g (7% of the adult daily limit of 6g); 4 tablespoons (60g): 0.84g (14% of the adult daily limit of 6g).
Per 100g: Sainsbury's BBQ Sauce has 112 kcal, 22.5g sugar and 1.4g salt. Heinz Classic BBQ Sauce has 138 kcal, 28g sugar and 1.65g salt. Sainsbury's BBQ Sauce has 5.5g less sugar per 100g.
Yes. Sainsbury's BBQ Sauce is classified as NOVA group 4, ultra-processed food. Own-brand BBQ sauces are NOVA group 4, ultra-processed food, containing modified starch, smoke flavouring and caramel colour to achieve a consistent product at scale.
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Data source: FatSecret UK consumer entry. Nutrition figures subject to reformulation — always check the physical product label. NHS/SACN guidelines for daily limits. For guidance only, not medical advice.
