Sauce, hot chile, sriracha
FDC 171186tsp (7 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 18 · +8 vs Soups & sauces medianSriracha hot sauce scores 18 of 100 on the Nutrient Density Score, Low band, rank 23 of 60 in Soups & sauces, above the category median of 10. For a condiment used in small amounts it shows excellent vitamin E at 32% DV and vitamin C at 30% DV, with good vitamin A at 14% DV.
It is stirred into noodle dishes, drizzled over eggs, or mixed into dipping sauces, with a teaspoon (7 g) the typical dose. Sodium is high at 2120 mg per 100 g and sugars run high too at 15.1 g per 100 g, both easy to overlook given how little is used per serving but worth noting if it is poured on generously.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 93 kcal | 5% |
| Total fat | 0.93 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | - | |
| Cholesterol | - | |
| Sodium | 2120 mg | 92% |
| Carbohydrate | 19 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Sugars | 15 g | |
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% |
| Potassium | 321 mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 18 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 16 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 27 mg | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 129 µg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 4.8 mg | 32% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 7 kcal | 0% |
| Total fat | 0.07 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | - | |
| Cholesterol | - | |
| Sodium | 148 mg | 6% |
| Carbohydrate | 1.3 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.15 g | 1% |
| Sugars | 1.1 g | |
| Protein | 0.14 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 22 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 1.3 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.11 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 1.1 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1.9 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 9 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.34 mg | 2% |
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FDC 171186Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the soups & sauces median
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In the kitchen and how to use it
Sriracha is a bright red, garlicky chile sauce that adds heat and tang to noodles, fried rice, eggs, pho, and burgers, and it is squeezed straight from the bottle rather than cooked into a dish. Its balance of chile, garlic, sugar, and vinegar gives it a sweet-hot profile that works as both a condiment and a marinade ingredient.
An opened bottle keeps well at room temperature for weeks, though refrigeration preserves its color and flavor longer. A teaspoon (7 g) serving works out to 93 calories per 100 g, and per 100 g it provides notable vitamin E, 32% of the Daily Value, vitamin C at 30%, and vitamin A at 14%, all carried over from the chile peppers themselves; because it also carries 2120 mg of sodium per 100 g, it is used in small drizzles rather than large pours.
Frequently asked questions about sauce, hot chile
How many calories are in sriracha sauce?
A teaspoon (7 g) serving works out to 93 calories per 100 g.
Is sriracha a source of vitamin C?
Yes, it provides 30% of the Daily Value for vitamin C per 100 g, from the chile peppers.
What does sriracha pair well with?
It is commonly added to noodles, fried rice, eggs, pho, and burgers.