Sauce, ready-to-serve, pepper or hot
FDC 174527tsp (5 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 1 · -9 vs Soups & sauces medianHot pepper sauce scores 1 of 100 and ranks 53rd of 60 in Soups & sauces, a category with a median score of 10, but at just 11 calories per 100 grams it carries a genuine standout: 83% DV vitamin C, an excellent figure for a condiment used in dashes.
It is shaken onto eggs, tacos, and soups a few drops at a time, with a teaspoon (5 g) a realistic single-use amount. The honest caveat is sodium, at 2640 mg per 100 g, though because servings are so small the practical sodium load per dash stays modest; it can still be enjoyed sparingly for the vitamin C rather than poured by the spoonful.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 11 kcal | 1% |
| Total fat | 0.37 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2640 mg | 115% |
| Carbohydrate | 1.8 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Sugars | 1.3 g | |
| Protein | 0.51 g | 1% |
| Potassium | 144 mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 8 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.48 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 5 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 75 mg | 83% |
| Vitamin A | 8 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12 mg | 1% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 1 kcal | 0% |
| Total fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 132 mg | 6% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.09 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0.06 g | |
| Protein | 0.03 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 7.2 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0.4 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.02 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 0.25 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3.7 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0.4 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01 mg | 0% |
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FDC 174527Original 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
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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In the kitchen and how to use it
Ready-to-serve hot pepper sauce is a thin, vinegary condiment made from chile peppers, vinegar, and salt, used by the dash to add heat and tang to eggs, tacos, soups, and fried foods. Its thin, pourable consistency lets it spread evenly over a dish rather than sitting on top the way a thicker hot sauce might, and just a few drops go a long way given its concentrated chile heat. Some styles are aged in barrels for a sharper, more vinegar-forward bite, while others are blended fresh for a brighter flavor, and many cooks stir a splash into mayonnaise or sour cream to make a quick spicy dipping sauce.
A teaspoon (5 g) has just 11 calories, and per 100 g it's notably high in vitamin C at 83% DV, a reflection of the chile peppers it's made from. Store the bottle at room temperature; its vinegar and salt content keep it stable for a long time once opened. With 2640 mg sodium per 100 g, it's used in small dashes rather than poured freely, splashed over scrambled eggs, grilled meats, or a bowl of soup, and a shake of the bottle before pouring helps redistribute any settled solids that collect at the bottom.
Frequently asked questions about sauce, ready-to-serve
How many calories are in hot pepper sauce?
A teaspoon (5 grams) has just 11 calories.
Is hot sauce a good source of vitamin C?
Yes, it provides 83% of the Daily Value for vitamin C per 100 grams, coming from the chile peppers used to make it.
What does hot sauce pair well with?
It's a classic dash over eggs, tacos, fried foods, and soups.