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Waitrose Sweet Chilli Sauce: calories, sugar, salt and nutrition
How does Waitrose Sweet Chilli Sauce compare to Encona Thai Sweet Chilli? Waitrose Sweet Chilli Sauce contains 25.5g of sugar per 100g, 2.5g more than Encona Thai Sweet Chilli (23g). A tablespoon (15g) delivers 3.83g of free sugar and 0.18g of salt.
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Waitrose Sweet Chilli Sauce vs Encona Thai Sweet Chilli
Data source: FatSecret UK (Waitrose Essential Sweet Chilli). Encona Thai Sweet Chilli from official UK label.
Nutrition by portion size
Nutrition by portion size: Waitrose Sweet Chilli Sauce
Portion
Calories
Sugar
Salt
1 teaspoon (5g)
6 kcal
1.27g (4% adult limit)
0.06g (1% adult limit)
1 tablespoon (15g)
17 kcal
3.83g (13% adult limit)
0.18g (3% adult limit)
2 tablespoons (30g)
35 kcal
7.65g (26% adult limit)
0.36g (6% adult limit)
Waitrose Sweet Chilli Sauce contains 116 kcal, 0.1g of fat, 25.5g of sugar and 1.2g of salt per 100g. 1 teaspoon (5g) delivers 6 kcal, 1.27g of sugar and 0.06g of salt.
Sweet chilli sauce is one of the highest-sugar condiments available, comparable to tomato ketchup (16.5-20g sugar/100g for own-brand) and approaching BBQ sauce (21-25g). A tablespoon delivers approximately as much free sugar as a Jaffa Cake.
Sugar
Waitrose Sweet Chilli Sauce contains 25.5g of sugar per 100g, all of it free sugar. This compares to 23g per 100g in Encona Thai Sweet Chilli. 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 teaspoon (5g): 1.27g of sugar (4% of the adult daily limit); 1 tablespoon (15g): 3.83g of sugar (13% of the adult daily limit); 2 tablespoons (30g): 7.65g of sugar (26% of the adult daily limit).
Salt
Waitrose Sweet Chilli Sauce contains 1.2g of salt per 100g. Encona Thai Sweet Chilli contains 1.5g of salt per 100g. 1 teaspoon (5g) delivers 0.06g of salt, 1% of the adult daily limit of 6g.
1 teaspoon (5g): 0.06g (1% of the adult daily limit); 1 tablespoon (15g): 0.18g (3% of the adult daily limit); 2 tablespoons (30g): 0.36g (6% of the adult daily limit).
Ingredients and processing
Waitrose Sweet Chilli Sauce is classified as NOVA group 4, ultra-processed food. Sweet chilli sauce is NOVA group 4, ultra-processed food. Sugar is the first ingredient — this is categorically a sweet sauce with chilli for warmth, not a condiment where chilli is the primary flavour.
Ingredients: Sugar, water, red chilli (8%), spirit vinegar, garlic, salt, modified maize starch, citric acid, flavouring. More vinegar-forward than most own-brands.
Data source: FatSecret UK (Waitrose Essential Sweet Chilli). Nutrition figures may be subject to reformulation. Always check the product label.
Allergens
Allergen information: Waitrose Sweet Chilli 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
Always verify allergens on the product label.
Frequently asked questions
Waitrose Sweet Chilli Sauce contains 25.5g of sugar per 100g. 1 teaspoon (5g): 1.27g; 1 tablespoon (15g): 3.83g; 2 tablespoons (30g): 7.65g. All sugar in condiments is free sugar.
Waitrose Sweet Chilli Sauce contains 1.2g of salt per 100g. 1 teaspoon (5g): 0.06g (1% of the adult daily limit of 6g); 1 tablespoon (15g): 0.18g (3% of the adult daily limit of 6g); 2 tablespoons (30g): 0.36g (6% of the adult daily limit of 6g).
Per 100g: Waitrose Sweet Chilli Sauce has 116 kcal, 25.5g sugar and 1.2g salt. Encona Thai Sweet Chilli has 105 kcal, 23g sugar and 1.5g salt. Waitrose Sweet Chilli Sauce has 2.5g more sugar per 100g.
Yes. Waitrose Sweet Chilli Sauce is classified as NOVA group 4, ultra-processed food. Sweet chilli sauce is NOVA group 4, ultra-processed food. Sugar is the first ingredient — this is categorically a sweet sauce with chilli for warmth, not a condiment where chilli is the primary flavour.
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Data source: FatSecret UK (Waitrose Essential Sweet Chilli). Nutrition figures subject to reformulation — always check the physical product label. NHS/SACN guidelines for daily limits. For guidance only, not medical advice.
