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Original Barbeque Sauce, 18 OZ
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Original Barbeque Sauce, 18 OZ

STUBBS
Available at Whole Foods
30
Calories
0g
Protein
5g
Sugars
240mg
Sodium
41
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this bottle in the condiment aisle or on the picnic table at backyard barbecues—an everyday go-to for slathering ribs, burgers, or dipping fries. It gives a sweet-tangy, comforting, nostalgic BBQ vibe that prioritizes convenience over from-scratch cooking. The presence of maltodextrin, gums, added sugars and natural smoke flavor signals industrial formulation for a smooth, shelf-stable texture typical of ultraprocessed foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 TBSP.
Servings per Container: 15
Calories30
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium240mg10%
Total Carbohydrate7g3%
Total Sugars5g
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), DISTILLED, VINEGAR, SUGAR, MOLASSES, TAPIOCA, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, SPICES, (INCLUDING, BLACK, PEPPER,, PAPRIKA,, CHILI, PEPPER), CORN, STARCH, BROWN, SUGAR, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 0.5%, OF:, ONION, GARLIC, GUAR, GUM, (THICKENER), XANTHAN, GUM, (THICKENER), NATURAL, FLAVOR, (INCLUDING, HICKORY, SMOKE)..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains refined sugars, starches/maltodextrin, hydrocolloid thickeners (guar, xanthan) and added natural flavors, indicating industrial processing and formulation; these features align with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).

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Common Questions about Original Barbeque Sauce, 18 OZ

When we talk about health, context is key! Stubbs BBQ Sauce has a moderate calorie count and is low in fat, which makes it a decent choice for flavoring your grilled goodies. Just remember, 'healthy' can vary depending on your dietary needs — if you're watching sugar intake, it has some natural sugars, but it's not overloaded like some other sauces.

Perfect For

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Vibe:

nostalgiccomfortingconvenient
$2.87
per package