Original Hot Sauce
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Original Hot Sauce by Texas Pete scores 8/10 for Weight Loss based on very low calorie density.
Original Hot Sauce by Texas Pete provides 40 calories, 0.0g protein, 0.0g fat, and 0.0g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 0.0g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for 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 40 kcal per 100g, making it a good choice for volume eating.
- ✓Very low in saturated fat (0.0g per 100g), which is beneficial for cardiovascular health.
- ✓Minimal sugar content at just 0.0g per 100g.
- ⚠High sodium content (2300mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
Deep Analysis
Original Hot Sauce by Texas Pete is a lower-calorie option in the hot sauces category at 40 kcal per 100g, compared to the category average of 113.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 40 kcal per 100g (category avg: 113)
- •Protein: 0.0g per 100g (category avg: 0.6g)
- •Sodium: 2300mg 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 2300mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 4600mg — roughly 200% 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 Original Hot Sauce 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
vinegar, aged peppers (peppers, salt, vinegar), water, xanthan gum and benzoate of soda (to preserve freshness and flavor).