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Hot pepper sauce calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of hot pepper sauce contains 11 calories, with 0.5 g of protein, 1.8 g of carbohydrate and 0.4 g of fat. It provides 0.3 g of fiber and 1.3 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 16% Carbs 56% Fat 28%
How hot pepper sauce compares
Per 100 g, against the closest sauces in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot pepper sauce | 11 kcal | 0.5 g | 1.8 g | 0.4 g |
| Tabasco | 12 kcal | 0.4 g | 2.5 g | 0.3 g |
| Tabasco pepper sauce | 12 kcal | 1.3 g | 0.8 g | 0.8 g |
| Dashi | 7 kcal | 0.9 g | 0.8 g | 0.1 g |
| Au jus gravy, canned | 16 kcal | 1.2 g | 2.5 g | 0.2 g |
Nutrition facts for hot pepper sauce
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 11 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 1.8 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g |
| Sugar | 1.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g |
| Salt | 6.6 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in hot pepper sauce
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 74.8 mg | 83% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.08 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.48 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 144 mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.05 mg | 2% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common hot pepper sauce servings
How many calories in a portion of hot pepper sauce — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¼ tsp (1 g) | 0.1 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| 1 tsp (5 g) | 0.6 kcal | 0 g | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 11 kcal | 1 g | 2 g | 0 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in hot pepper sauce?
Hot pepper sauce has 11 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in hot pepper sauce?
Hot pepper sauce contains 0.5 g of protein per 100 g.
How much sugar is in hot pepper sauce?
Hot pepper sauce contains 1.3 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
Is hot pepper sauce low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Hot pepper sauce has 1.8 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Is hot pepper sauce low in calories?
Compared with other sauces it is: 11 kcal per 100 g versus a category median of 95 kcal.
Are these hot pepper sauce calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
Related foods
Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #174527 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
