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Waitrose BBQ Sauce: calories, sugar, salt and nutrition

How does Waitrose BBQ Sauce compare to Heinz Classic BBQ Sauce? Waitrose BBQ Sauce contains 21.5g of sugar per 100g, 6.5g less than Heinz Classic BBQ Sauce (28g). A tablespoon (15g) delivers 3.23g of free sugar and 0.2g of salt.

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Waitrose BBQ Sauce vs Heinz Classic BBQ Sauce

Waitrose BBQ Sauce vs Heinz Classic BBQ Sauce (per 100g)

CaloriesSugarSalt
Waitrose BBQ Sauce108 kcal21.5g1.35g
Heinz Classic BBQ Sauce138 kcal28g1.65g

Data source: FatSecret UK (Waitrose Essential BBQ). Heinz Classic BBQ Sauce from official UK label.

Nutrition by portion size

Nutrition by portion size: Waitrose BBQ Sauce

PortionCaloriesSugarSalt
1 tablespoon (15g)16 kcal3.23g (11% adult limit)0.2g (3% adult limit)
2 tablespoons (30g)32 kcal6.45g (22% adult limit)0.41g (7% adult limit)
4 tablespoons (60g)65 kcal12.9g (43% adult limit)0.81g (14% adult limit)

Waitrose BBQ Sauce contains 108 kcal, 0.2g of fat, 21.5g of sugar and 1.35g of salt per 100g. 1 tablespoon (15g) delivers 16 kcal, 3.23g of sugar and 0.2g 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

Waitrose BBQ Sauce contains 21.5g of sugar per 100g, all of it free sugar. This compares to 28g per 100g in Heinz Classic BBQ Sauce, making Waitrose BBQ Sauce 6.5g 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): 3.23g of sugar (11% of the adult daily limit); 2 tablespoons (30g): 6.45g of sugar (22% of the adult daily limit); 4 tablespoons (60g): 12.9g of sugar (43% of the adult daily limit).

Salt

Waitrose BBQ Sauce contains 1.35g of salt per 100g. Heinz Classic BBQ Sauce contains 1.65g of salt per 100g. 1 tablespoon (15g) delivers 0.2g of salt, 3% of the adult daily limit of 6g.

1 tablespoon (15g): 0.2g (3% of the adult daily limit); 2 tablespoons (30g): 0.41g (7% of the adult daily limit); 4 tablespoons (60g): 0.81g (14% of the adult daily limit).

Ingredients and processing

Waitrose 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.

Ingredients: Tomatoes, cider vinegar, sugar, modified maize starch, salt, molasses, garlic powder, onion powder, smoke flavouring, spices.

Data source: FatSecret UK (Waitrose Essential BBQ). Nutrition figures may be subject to reformulation. Always check the product label.

Allergens

Allergen information: Waitrose BBQ Sauce

WheatNot present
RyeNot present
BarleyNot present
OatsNot present
SesameNot present
SoyaNot present
MilkNot present
EggsNot present
FishNot present
CrustaceansNot present
CeleryContains
MustardNot present
MolluscsNot present
LupinNot present

Always verify allergens on the product label.

Frequently asked questions

Waitrose BBQ Sauce contains 21.5g of sugar per 100g. 1 tablespoon (15g): 3.23g; 2 tablespoons (30g): 6.45g; 4 tablespoons (60g): 12.9g. All sugar in condiments is free sugar.

Waitrose BBQ Sauce contains 1.35g of salt per 100g. 1 tablespoon (15g): 0.2g (3% of the adult daily limit of 6g); 2 tablespoons (30g): 0.41g (7% of the adult daily limit of 6g); 4 tablespoons (60g): 0.81g (14% of the adult daily limit of 6g).

Waitrose BBQ Sauce contains 108 kcal per 100g. 1 tablespoon (15g): 16 kcal; 2 tablespoons (30g): 32 kcal; 4 tablespoons (60g): 65 kcal.

Per 100g: Waitrose BBQ Sauce has 108 kcal, 21.5g sugar and 1.35g salt. Heinz Classic BBQ Sauce has 138 kcal, 28g sugar and 1.65g salt. Waitrose BBQ Sauce has 6.5g less sugar per 100g.

Yes. Waitrose 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 (Waitrose Essential BBQ). Nutrition figures subject to reformulation — always check the physical product label. NHS/SACN guidelines for daily limits. For guidance only, not medical advice.