Barbecue sauce nutrition facts
Per 1 tbsp · 18 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein0.1g1% of calories
- Carbs7.1g96% of calories
- Fat0.1g3% of calories
- ✓ Low calorie
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Barbecue sauce (1 tbsp, 18 g) has 30 calories, with 0.1 g of protein, 7.1 g of carbohydrates and 0.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (96% of calories).
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 tbsp (18 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 2 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 1% |
| Niacin | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) | 0.4 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0 mg | 1% |
| Choline | 1 mg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 6 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 41 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 2 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 4 mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.2 μg | 0% |
Full breakdown · 21 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Beta carotene | 23 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fructose | 2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 3 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Lycopene | 796 μg | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Starch | 0.1 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.5 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
35 calSweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce (original)1 tbsp+5 cal
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15 calRay's No Sugar Added Original Barbecue Sauce2 tbsp−15 cal
70 calSweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce2 tbsp+40 cal
35 calBachan's The Original Japanese Barbecue Sauce1 tbsp.+5 cal
10 calG Hughes BBQ Sauce - Sugar Free, Original2 tbsp−20 cal
Burning 30 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 6minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 4minCycling (moderate)
- 3minRunning (6 mph)
- 4minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Barbecue sauce?
One serving of Barbecue sauce (1 tbsp) has 30 calories, which works out to 172 calories per 100 g. That is about 1.5% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Barbecue sauce high in protein?
Not especially. It has 0.1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 1% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Barbecue sauce keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 7 g of net carbs and 96% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Barbecue sauce?
180 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Barbecue sauce?
5.8 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
