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Competition BBQ Sauce (Pints)

Contains high-fructose corn syrup

This BBQ sauce has a full ingredient list and is sold in pints. A 2-tablespoon serving has 17 g added sugar; the sauce also contains preservatives and xanthan gum.

Seed-oil freeNo artificial flavorsNo added nitritesNo phosphatesNo gluten ingredientsDairy-freeContains fishContains corn
$7.00 1 pint · lowest price at Heath Riles BBQ
Price and stock checked Oct 30, 2026
Key nutrition facts
80caloriesPer serving · 2 Tbsp (36g)
Protein
0g
Fiber
—
Added sugar
17g▼
Sodium
280mg
Saturated fat
—
▲ raises the score · ▼ lowers it · From the product label
Ingredients: Ketchup (tomatoes, distilled vinegar, high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, salt, spice, onion powder, natural flavoring), sugar, brown sugar, water, high fructose corn syrup, apple cider vinegar, distilled vinegar, worcestershire sauce (distilled vinegar, molasses, corn syrup, water, salt, caramel color, garlic powder, sugar, spices, celery seed, tamarind extract, natural flavor), salt, spices, paprika, raisin juice concentrate, citric acid, vanilla extract (water, corn syrup, ethyl alcohol), sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, xanthan gum, garlic powder and caramel color
39 / 100
Poor Scored automatically
Weighted as ready meals, soups, saucesHigh confidence · Scored on 9 of 11 inputs
Nutrition · counts 35%40
Ingredients · counts 25%38
Processing · counts 15%30
Sourcing · counts 10%35
Transparency · counts 15%50
Why it scores 39
Nutrition 40 · 17 g added sugar per 2 Tbsp; otherwise typical for ready meals and sauces
Ingredients 38 · Sugar, 2nd ingredient (added sugar, −20); Brown sugar, 3rd ingredient (added sugar, −20); Benzoates (sodium benzoate, benzoic acid) (additive, −10); 3 more
Processing 30 · High-fructose corn syrup, added sugars, preservatives and xanthan gum
Sourcing 35 · Refined corn syrups and sugars; no ingredient sourcing practices stated
Transparency 50 · Full ingredient list includes unnamed natural flavors and spices
17 g added sugar
High fructose corn syrup
Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Strong evidence−40 for sugar, brown sugar
Varies by additive−22 for benzoates, caramel colour, sorbates and 1 more
Scored Oct 21, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Ketchup (tomatoes, distilled vinegar, high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, salt, spice, onion powder, natural flavoring) Sugar Brown sugar Water High fructose corn syrup Apple cider vinegar Distilled vinegar Worcestershire sauce (distilled vinegar, molasses, corn syrup, water, salt, caramel color, garlic powder, sugar, spices, celery seed, tamarind extract, natural flavor) Salt Spices Paprika Raisin juice concentrate Citric acid Vanilla extract (water, corn syrup, ethyl alcohol) Sodium benzoate Potassium sorbate Xanthan gum Garlic powder and caramel color
18 ingredients 3 to watch6 to avoid
Sourcing

Origin not disclosed on the product page.

Additives8 additives · 2 moderate risk
Benzoates (sodium benzoate, benzoic acid) (E210–E212)PreservativeModerate risk
Can form small amounts of benzene with vitamin C in drinks, and was part of the 2007 UK hyperactivity study mix.
High-fructose corn syrupAdded sugarModerate risk
Added sugar that is cheap to add in large amounts; high intake is linked to fatty liver and weight gain.
Caramel colour (E150)ColourLimited risk
Some types (E150c, E150d) can contain 4-MEI, which IARC lists as possibly carcinogenic (Group 2B); levels are regulated.
Sorbates (potassium sorbate, sorbic acid) (E200–E203)PreservativeLimited risk
Generally well tolerated; EFSA re-evaluated it in 2015 and kept it approved, though it can irritate sensitive skin.
Natural flavoursFlavouringLimited risk
An undisclosed mix of extracts and carriers; the label doesn’t say what’s in it or how it was made.
Added sugarSugarLimited risk
Added sugar; the WHO and the US Dietary Guidelines advise keeping added sugars under 10% of daily calories.
Xanthan gum (E415)ThickenerNo risk
Made by fermentation; EFSA re-confirmed its safety in 2017, though large amounts can cause bloating.
Citric acid (E330)AcidNo risk
Usually made by fermentation; considered safe.
Matched from the ingredient list. Risk levels summarise findings from EFSA, the FDA, IARC and published studies; they explain a concern, not a diagnosis.

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