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Burger King US Buffalo Sauce: calories, sodium and protein by portion, age and sex

Burger King US Buffalo Sauce, an orange-red buffalo sauce in a clear pot on white paper, nutrition and calories

Boone’s analysis puts Burger King US Buffalo Sauce at 4% of an adult’s daily calories, 34% of the daily sodium limit for a child aged 4 to 8 and no added sugar.

How many calories are in a Burger King US Buffalo Sauce? It contains 70 calories, 7g of fat (1g saturated), 0g of added sugar and 510mg of sodium.

Build a full meal with our nutrition calculator

Use the Boone meal calculator to build a full meal rather than view this item on its own. Add fries, a drink, dips and a dessert, then choose your age and sex, and switch between US and UK guidance, for a more accurate view of how a Buffalo Sauce fits into a day.

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Nutrition information

Nutrition information: Burger King US Buffalo Sauce

Calories70
Total fat7g
of which saturated1g
Trans fat0g
Carbohydrate1g
Total sugars0g
Includes added sugars (Boone estimate)0g
Fibre0g
Protein0g
Sodium510mg

Nutrition figures are Burger King USA published data from the BK nutrition explorer, per item as sold with its standard toppings and before any optional sauces or extras. Burger King lists the serving at about 28g. Added sugar is a Boone estimate, as Burger King does not publish it. Boone converts these figures to the portion and age comparisons on this page.

Burger King US Buffalo Sauce contains 70 calories, which is 4% of the 2,000-calorie Daily Value used on US food labels. It provides 7g of total fat, of which 1g is saturated, 0g of total sugars (0g added, estimated), 510mg of sodium, 0g of protein and 0g of fibre.

The saturated fat content of 1g represents 5% of the 20g Daily Value.

Burger King US Buffalo Sauce sits within most daily limits

At 70 calories and 510mg of sodium, Burger King US Buffalo Sauce uses a modest share of a day for adults and children. The calculator shows how it adds up as part of a full meal.

FDA Daily Values (2,000-calorie diet)

Calories2,000
Total fat78g
Saturated fat20g
Carbohydrate275g
Added sugars50g
Fibre28g
Sodium2,300mg
Protein50g

Ultra-processed food: what is really in it

Processing and additives: Burger King US Buffalo Sauce

Burger King US Buffalo Sauce is a single manufactured product. Reading the ingredient list closely, it contains modified starches, emulsifiers, thickeners and gums, flavourings, flavour enhancers and preservatives. These are not there to add nutritional value. They make industrial production and distribution possible.

Modified starches

Starches altered industrially to thicken, bind or hold texture through freezing and reheating. Found in the buffalo dipping sauce.

Emulsifiers

Help oil-based and water-based ingredients blend and stay blended. Found in the buffalo dipping sauce.

Thickeners and gums

Thicken sauces, fillings and drinks and stop them separating. Found in the buffalo dipping sauce.

Flavourings

Add or restore taste lost during processing. Found in the buffalo dipping sauce.

Flavour enhancers

Boost savoury taste so less of the underlying ingredient is needed. Found in the buffalo dipping sauce.

Preservatives

Slow the growth of bacteria, yeasts and moulds in centrally prepared components. Found in the buffalo dipping sauce.

Boone classifies Burger King US Buffalo Sauce as NOVA group 4, ultra-processed, based on the additives named above. NOVA groups foods by how far they are from their whole-food form, not by how nutritious they are. A group 4 food is not automatically unhealthy, and a group 1 food is not automatically healthy. Read from the published ingredient list, October 2026.

Burger King US Buffalo Sauce contains at least 13 distinct ingredients: 7 raw and 6 manufactured. Ordered as a full meal with a dip and a dessert that reaches 67, of which 38 are manufactured. Raw means something you could buy and cook with at home; manufactured means a substance that only exists as an output of industrial processing.

Ingredient count by order: Burger King US Buffalo Sauce

What you orderRawManufacturedTotal% manufactured
Burger King US Buffalo Sauce on its own761346%
Burger King US Buffalo Sauce + medium fries12132552%
Burger King US Buffalo Sauce + fries + a dip17153247%
Burger King US Buffalo Sauce + fries + dip + a medium Coca-Cola18193751%
Burger King US Buffalo Sauce + fries + dip + drink + a HERSHEY'S Sundae Pie29386757%

The 6 manufactured ingredients

calcium disodium edta, modified food starch, natural flavor, propylene glycol alginate, xanthan gum, yeast extract.

The 7 raw ingredients

aged cayenne red pepper, distilled vinegar, garlic, salt, soybean oil, sugar, water.

What those ingredients are, by type

Salt and minerals2
Flavourings and extracts2
Other additives and processing aids2
Water1
Oils and fats1
Herbs and spices1
Acids and acidity regulators1
Starches1
Fruit, vegetables and nuts1
Sugars and syrups1

Boone counts every distinct named ingredient on Burger King’s published component lists, including sub-ingredients, and removes duplicates, so salt appearing in four components counts once. Additive class names are dropped and the named substance kept, so “leavening (baking soda)” counts baking soda once. Ice and water added at the counter are not counted. Raw covers whole foods and basic kitchen staples such as flour, sugar, salt and oil. Manufactured covers substances that only exist as an output of industrial processing. Every figure here is a minimum. The build uses a BBQ sauce.

Ingredients

Burger King US Buffalo Sauce is made from a single component.

Ingredients by component: Burger King US Buffalo Sauce

Buffalo Dipping Sauce

Water, Soybean Oil, Aged cayenne red pepper, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Contains Less than 2% of Food Starch-Modified, Natural Flavor (Includes Milk), Garlic*, Xanthan Gum, Propylene glycol alginate, Yeast extract, Sugar, Calcium disodium EDTA added to protect flavor, *Dehydrated.

Ingredients taken from the Burger King USA nutrition explorer, retrieved October 2026. Recipes change, so always check in restaurant before ordering if you have an allergy.

Allergens at a glance

Burger King US Buffalo Sauce contains milk.

Allergen information: Burger King US Buffalo Sauce

AllergenStatus
MilkContains
EggsNot declared
FishNot declared
Crustacean shellfishNot declared
Tree nutsNot declared
PeanutsNot declared
WheatNot declared
SoybeansNot declared
SesameNot declared

Contains = declared by Burger King USA. May contain = Burger King states the allergen may be present. Shared equipment = prepared on equipment shared with the allergen. Burger King prepares food in shared kitchens, so no item can be guaranteed allergen free. UK rules also require barley, oats, mustard, celery and sulphites to be declared; these are shown where the ingredient list names them. Retrieved October 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a Burger King US Buffalo Sauce?+

Boone calculates that Burger King US Buffalo Sauce contains 70 calories, which is 4% of the 2,000-calorie Daily Value and 5% of the daily needs of a moderately active child aged 4 to 8.

How much saturated fat is in a Burger King US Buffalo Sauce?+

Burger King US Buffalo Sauce contains 1g of saturated fat. Boone calculates this as 5% of the 20g Daily Value and 6% of the 17g limit for a child aged 4 to 8.

How much sodium is in a Burger King US Buffalo Sauce?+

Burger King US Buffalo Sauce contains 510mg of sodium. Boone calculates that as 34% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 8 and 22% of the 2,300mg adult limit.

Is Burger King US Buffalo Sauce ultra-processed?+

Boone classifies Burger King US Buffalo Sauce as NOVA group 4. Reading the published ingredient list, it contains modified starches, emulsifiers, thickeners and gums, flavourings, flavour enhancers and preservatives. NOVA group 4 describes how far a food is from its whole-food form, not how nutritious it is.

Is Burger King US Buffalo Sauce suitable for children?+

Boone’s analysis flags that its 510mg of sodium is 34% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 8. That does not make it off limits, but it does mean it uses up a large share of a young child’s day in one item.