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

Burger King US Special Savory Sauce, a creamy peach-coloured savory sauce in a clear pot on white paper, nutrition and calories

Boone’s analysis puts Burger King US Special Savory Sauce at 6% of an adult’s daily calories, 17% of the daily sodium limit for a child aged 4 to 8 and 0.8 teaspoons of added sugar.

How many calories are in a Burger King US Special Savory Sauce? It contains 116 calories, 10.9g of fat (1.8g saturated), 3g of added sugar and 261mg 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 Special Savory Sauce fits into a day.

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Nutrition information

Nutrition information: Burger King US Special Savory Sauce

Calories116
Total fat10.9g
of which saturated1.8g
Trans fat0.2g
Carbohydrate4.5g
Total sugars3.8g
Includes added sugars (Boone estimate)3g
Fibre0.2g
Protein0.4g
Sodium261mg

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 25g. 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 Special Savory Sauce contains 116 calories, which is 6% of the 2,000-calorie Daily Value used on US food labels. It provides 10.9g of total fat, of which 1.8g is saturated, 3.8g of total sugars (3g added, estimated), 261mg of sodium, 0.4g of protein and 0.2g of fibre.

The saturated fat content of 1.8g represents 9% of the 20g Daily Value.

Burger King US Special Savory Sauce sits within most daily limits

At 116 calories and 261mg of sodium, Burger King US Special Savory 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

Added sugar vs total sugar

Where the sugar comes from: Burger King US Special Savory Sauce

An estimated 3g of the 3.8g counts as added sugar, or about 0.8 teaspoons. The other 0.8g is naturally occurring.

Added sugars come from

  • sugar, molasses in the special savory sauce

Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030: no more than 10g of added sugar per meal from age 11 and none for children aged 10 and under. FDA Daily Value: 50g a day. Burger King publishes total sugar only; Boone estimates the added share from the sugar sources named in each component’s ingredient list.

Ultra-processed food: what is really in it

Processing and additives: Burger King US Special Savory Sauce

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

Emulsifiers

Help oil-based and water-based ingredients blend and stay blended. Found in the special savory sauce.

Thickeners and gums

Thicken sauces, fillings and drinks and stop them separating. Found in the special savory sauce.

Flavourings

Add or restore taste lost during processing. Found in the special savory sauce.

Flavour enhancers

Boost savoury taste so less of the underlying ingredient is needed. Found in the special savory sauce.

Preservatives

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

Boone classifies Burger King US Special Savory 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 Special Savory Sauce contains at least 21 distinct ingredients: 14 raw and 7 manufactured. Ordered as a full meal with a dip and a dessert that reaches 72, of which 39 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 Special Savory Sauce

What you orderRawManufacturedTotal% manufactured
Burger King US Special Savory Sauce on its own1472133%
Burger King US Special Savory Sauce + medium fries19143342%
Burger King US Special Savory Sauce + fries + a dip21163743%
Burger King US Special Savory Sauce + fries + dip + a medium Coca-Cola22204248%
Burger King US Special Savory Sauce + fries + dip + drink + a HERSHEY'S Sundae Pie33397254%

The 7 manufactured ingredients

calcium disodium edta, natamycin, natural flavor, propylene glycol alginate, tamarind concentrate, xanthan gum, yeast extract.

The 14 raw ingredients

celery seed, distilled vinegar, egg yolk, garlic, molasses, mustard bran, onion, salt, soybean oil, spice, sugar, tamarind puree, tomato paste, water.

What those ingredients are, by type

Fruit, vegetables and nuts4
Other additives and processing aids4
Sugars and syrups2
Salt and minerals2
Herbs and spices2
Flavourings and extracts2
Oils and fats1
Water1
Acids and acidity regulators1
Meat, fish, dairy and eggs1
Grains and flours1

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 Special Savory Sauce is made from a single component.

Ingredients by component: Burger King US Special Savory Sauce

Special Savory Sauce

Soybean oil, Water, Sugar, Distilled vinegar, Tomato paste, Egg yolks, Salt, Tamarind puree, Contains less than 2% of: Spices, Garlic*, Yeast extract, Onion*, Molasses, Mustard bran, Xanthan gum, Propylene glycol alginate, Natural flavors (includes celery), Calcium disodium EDTA added to protect flavor, Tamarind concentrate, Celery seed, Natamycin as an anti-mycotic agent, *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 Special Savory Sauce contains eggs.

Allergen information: Burger King US Special Savory Sauce

AllergenStatus
MilkNot declared
EggsContains
FishNot declared
Crustacean shellfishNot declared
Tree nutsNot declared
PeanutsNot declared
WheatNot declared
SoybeansNot declared
SesameNot declared
Also declared under UK rules
MustardPresent, UK rules
CeleryPresent, UK rules

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 Special Savory Sauce?+

Boone calculates that Burger King US Special Savory Sauce contains 116 calories, which is 6% of the 2,000-calorie Daily Value and 8% of the daily needs of a moderately active child aged 4 to 8.

How much added sugar is in a Burger King US Special Savory Sauce?+

Boone estimates that Burger King US Special Savory Sauce contains 3g of added sugar, about 0.8 teaspoons, which is 6% of the 50g FDA Daily Value. Burger King publishes 3.8g of total sugar.

Is Burger King US Special Savory Sauce within US sugar guidance for children?+

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030 recommend no added sugar for children aged 10 and under and no more than 10g per meal from age 11. With an estimated 3g of added sugar, Burger King US Special Savory Sauce fits the per-meal limit for ages 11 and up but not the guidance for younger children.

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

Burger King US Special Savory Sauce contains 1.8g of saturated fat. Boone calculates this as 9% of the 20g Daily Value and 11% of the 17g limit for a child aged 4 to 8.

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

Burger King US Special Savory Sauce contains 261mg of sodium. Boone calculates that as 17% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 8 and 11% of the 2,300mg adult limit.

Is Burger King US Special Savory Sauce ultra-processed?+

Boone classifies Burger King US Special Savory Sauce as NOVA group 4. Reading the published ingredient list, it contains 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 Special Savory Sauce suitable for children?+

Boone’s analysis flags that its estimated 3g of added sugar is above the Dietary Guidelines advice of no added sugar for children aged 10 and under. 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.