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Sweet 'N Sour Sauce
McDonald's

Sweet 'N Sour Sauce

Great sat fat & portion. Watch the sodium & sugar. Light on fiber & protein.

Vegan
50
Calories
0g
Protein
11g
Carbs
160mg
Sodium
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Just a taste
A tiny snack — great if you're not very hungry
118

1 × 50 cal = 50 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

7%
Sodium160mg
0%
Sat Fat0g
20%
Sugar10g

Easy on the sodium, sat fat, and sugar. A solid pick.

Nutrition Facts
Calories
50

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
0g0%
Saturated Fat
0g0%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg0%
Sodium
160mg7%
Total Carbohydrates
11g4%
Dietary Fiber
0g0%
Total Sugars
10g
Protein
0g0%

* The % Daily Value 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.

Nom Score Breakdown
NomScore
F
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
320.0 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
0.0 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Sugar
20.0 g/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
50 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.0 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
0.0 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 6
Nom Score measures nutrition per calorie. Weights: Sodium (30%), Sat Fat (20%), Sugar (25%), Portion (10%), Fiber (10%), Protein (5%).

Ingredients

Sweet 'N Sour Sauce
High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Chili Pepper, Soybean Oil, Modified Food Starch, Salt, Mustard Flour, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate (Preservatives), Caramel Color, Natural Flavors.
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Frequently asked questions

Is the McDonald's Sweet 'N Sour Sauce healthy?

The McDonald's Sweet 'N Sour Sauce earns a Nom Score of F (33/100). Great sat fat & portion. Watch the sodium & sugar. Light on fiber & protein.

How many calories are in the McDonald's Sweet 'N Sour Sauce?

The McDonald's Sweet 'N Sour Sauce has 50 calories, with 0g protein, 11g carbs, 10g sugar, and 160mg sodium.

What is in the McDonald's Sweet 'N Sour Sauce?

The McDonald's Sweet 'N Sour Sauce is made from 1 component: Sweet 'N Sour Sauce. The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.

Is the McDonald's Sweet 'N Sour Sauce vegetarian or vegan?

Yes — the McDonald's Sweet 'N Sour Sauce is marked both vegetarian and vegan at McDonald's.

Does the McDonald's Sweet 'N Sour Sauce contain artificial additives?

The McDonald's Sweet 'N Sour Sauce lists 3 commonly-flagged additives: high-fructose corn syrup, sodium benzoate, caramel color.

What is the Nom Score of the McDonald's Sweet 'N Sour Sauce?

It scores F — poor. The Nom Score grades every item A–F on nutritional quality per calorie (sodium, sugar, saturated fat, fiber, protein, and portion size).

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