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Vinegar BBQ Sauce, 18 OZ
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Vinegar BBQ Sauce, 18 OZ

Franklin Barbecue
Available at Whole Foods
20
Calories
0g
Protein
4g
Sugars
340mg
Sodium
66
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this bottle in the supermarket condiment aisle or on a backyard picnic table — a tangy, vinegar-forward BBQ sauce from a Texas-style barbecue brand. It feels nostalgic and comforting, evoking messy sandwiches and pulled pork; the smooth, shelf-stable texture and ingredients like refined sugar, distilled vinegars, citric acid, and multiple prepared sub-sauces point to an industrially formulated product.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 TBSP
Servings per Container: 17
Calories20
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium340mg15%
Total Carbohydrate5g2%
Total Sugars4g
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, (FILTERED, WATER,, TOMATO, PASTE), DISTILLED, VINEGAR, SUGAR, KOSHER, SALT, APPLE, CIDER, VINEGAR, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, SWEET, PAPRIKA, WORCESTERSHIRE, (WHITE, DISTILLED, VINEGAR,, MOLASSES,, WATER,, SALT,, SPICE, [GINGER,, RED, PEPPER,, MUSTARD,, CORIANDER,, CLOVES,, BLACK, PEPPER],, CANE, SUGAR,, GARLIC,, TAMARIND, CONCENTRATE), HOT, SAUCE, (DISTILLED, VINEGAR,, RED, PEPPER,, SALT), HOT, SAUCE, (AGED, RED, CAYENNE, PEPPER,, DISTILLED, VINEGAR,, SALT), DRIED, GARLIC, CITRIC, ACID, BLACK, PEPPER, DRIED, ONION..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This is an industrially formulated condiment containing refined sugar, distilled vinegars, citric acid and ready-made subcomponents (Worcestershire, hot sauces), produced for shelf stability and consistent flavor — hallmarks of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Vinegar BBQ Sauce, 18 OZ

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? This sauce is low in calories (just 20 per two tablespoons) and has no fat or cholesterol, making it a decent option in moderation. It's more about how it fits into your overall diet — if you're enjoying it on grilled veggies or a lean protein, it can be part of a balanced meal!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
weekend-brunch
road-trip

Vibe:

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$6.99
per package