Hot Sauce
Fermented or vinegar-based chilli sauce that adds heat for no calories.
Nutrition per 100 g
Standardised to 100 g of hot sauce for fair comparison. Typical serving: 1 tsp (5 g) — 1 kcal per 5 g serving.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (5 g) | Per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 20 kcal | 1 kcal | 100 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 2 g | 0.1 g | 10 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.
Micronutrients
Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of hot sauce, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (5 g) | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 8 µg | 0.4 µg | <1% |
| Vitamin C | 74.8 mg | 3.7 mg | 83% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12 mg | 0.006 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4 µg | 0.12 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin | 0.036 mg | 0.002 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin | 0.082 mg | 0.004 mg | 6% |
| Niacin | 0.25 mg | 0.013 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16 mg | 0.008 mg | 9% |
| Folate | 6 µg | 0.3 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.11 mg | 0.006 mg | 2% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 8 mg | 0.4 mg | <1% |
| Iron | 0.48 mg | 0.024 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 5 mg | 0.25 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 11 mg | 0.55 mg | <1% |
| Potassium | 144 mg | 7.2 mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 2643 mg | 132 mg | 115% |
| Zinc | 0.11 mg | 0.006 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.028 mg | 0.001 mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.049 mg | 0.002 mg | 2% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central — Sauce, ready-to-serve, pepper or hot
% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.
Why eat hot sauce?
- Essentially calorie-free flavour.
- Can help reduce reliance on salt.
How to include it
- Shake over eggs, beans and grain bowls.
- Stir into yogurt for a quick sauce.
Things to consider
- High in sodium relative to its size.
- Irritates reflux for some people.
Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.
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