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365 by Whole Foods Market, Original Barbecue Sauce, 19.5 Ounce
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365 by Whole Foods Market, Original Barbecue Sauce, 19.5 Ounce

365 by Whole Foods Market
Available at Whole Foods
50
Calories
0g
Protein
11g
Sugars
250mg
Sodium
36
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’d spot this bottle in the supermarket condiment aisle or reaching for it in a pantry before a backyard barbecue or game-day spread. It gives off a nostalgic, comforting cookout vibe — sweet, smoky, and ready-to-use — while also feeling very convenient and mass-produced. The ingredient list and additives (xanthan gum, natural smoke flavor, caramel color) point to industrial processing for a smooth, stable texture and consistent flavor, typical of ultra-processed condiments.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 TBSP
Servings per Container: 15
Calories50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium250mg11%
Total Carbohydrate13g5%
Total Sugars11g
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

TOMATO, PUREE, (WATER,, TOMATO, PASTE), BROWN, SUGAR, MOLASSES, ORGANIC, DISTILLED, WHITE, VINEGAR, CORNSTARCH, SALT, NATURAL, HICKORY, SMOKE, FLAVOR, CANE, SUGAR, CORIANDER, GARLIC, POWDER, BLACK, PEPPER, CARAMEL, COLOR, ONION, POWDER, CELERY, SEED, CUMIN, CAYENNE, PEPPER, XANTHAN, GUM..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • caramel color - Artificial coloring
No Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Multiple industrial ingredients and additives (xanthan gum, caramel color, natural smoke flavor) and a highly processed, shelf-stable condiment formulation indicate classification as ultra-processed (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about 365 by Whole Foods Market, Original Barbecue Sauce, 19.5 Ounce

Health can mean different things to different people, but this barbecue sauce is a pretty decent option if you're looking for something flavorful without a ton of additives. It’s low in calories and free from preservatives, which is a win in my book! Just remember, it's still a condiment, so moderation is key.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
weekend-brunch
movie-night

Vibe:

nostalgiccomfortingconvenient
$2.49
per package