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Tangy BBQ Sauce
McDonald's

Tangy BBQ Sauce

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

Vegan
45
Calories
0g
Protein
11g
Carbs
260mg
Sodium
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Just a taste
A tiny snack — great if you're not very hungry
120

1 × 45 cal = 45 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

11%
Sodium260mg
0%
Sat Fat0g
18%
Sugar9g

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

Nutrition Facts
Calories
45

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
0g0%
Saturated Fat
0g0%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg0%
Sodium
260mg11%
Total Carbohydrates
11g4%
Dietary Fiber
0g0%
Total Sugars
9g
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
520.0 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
0.0 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Sugar
18.0 g/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
45 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

Tangy BBQ Sauce
High Fructose Corn Syrup, Water, Tomato Paste, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Modified Food Starch, Soybean Oil, Natural (Plant Source) and Artificial Flavors, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Spice, Caramel Color.
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Frequently asked questions

Is the McDonald's Tangy BBQ Sauce healthy?

The McDonald's Tangy BBQ Sauce earns a Nom Score of F (30/100). Great sat fat & portion. Watch the sodium & sugar. Light on fiber & protein.

How many calories are in the McDonald's Tangy BBQ Sauce?

The McDonald's Tangy BBQ Sauce has 45 calories, with 0g protein, 11g carbs, 9g sugar, and 260mg sodium.

What is in the McDonald's Tangy BBQ Sauce?

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

Is the McDonald's Tangy BBQ Sauce vegetarian or vegan?

Yes — the McDonald's Tangy BBQ Sauce is marked both vegetarian and vegan at McDonald's.

Does the McDonald's Tangy BBQ Sauce contain artificial additives?

The McDonald's Tangy BBQ Sauce lists 3 commonly-flagged additives: high-fructose corn syrup, caramel color, artificial flavor.

What is the Nom Score of the McDonald's Tangy BBQ 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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