Piri Piri Molho
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Piri Piri Molho by Piquant scores 9/10 for Weight Loss based on very low calorie density.
Piri Piri Molho by Piquant provides 28 calories, 1.0g protein, 1.6g fat, and 0.6g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 3.6g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Heart Health, Weight Loss, Blood Sugar health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding its nutritional aspects.
- ✓Very low calorie density at just 28 kcal per 100g, making it a good choice for volume eating.
- ✓Very low in saturated fat (0.3g per 100g), which is beneficial for cardiovascular health.
- ✓Minimal sugar content at just 0.1g per 100g.
- ⚠High sodium content (4330mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
Deep Analysis
Piri Piri Molho by Piquant is a lower-calorie option in the hot sauces category at 28 kcal per 100g, compared to the category average of 113. Standout protein at 1.0g per 100g — 70% above average. Very low sugar at 0.1g per 100g — much better than the 16.3g category average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 28 kcal per 100g (category avg: 113)
- •Protein: 1.0g per 100g (category avg: 0.6g)
- •Sugars: 0.1g per 100g (category avg: 16.3g)
- •Fiber: 3.8g per 100g (category avg: 3.6g)
- •Saturated fat: 0.3g per 100g
- •Sodium: 4330mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for people managing calorie intake or on a weight loss plan, people managing blood sugar levels.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sodium at 4330mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 8660mg — roughly 377% of the daily limit.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Piri Piri Molho doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the hot sauces category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
chilli peppers (45%), water, salt, citric acid, sodium benzoate, xanthan gum