1 tablespoon (medium) of Tabasco sauce (15 g) has 2 calories. That works out to 15 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.4 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.1 g of fiber. Its 180 mg of Sodium covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Tabasco sauce Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

2.4g

· 1% DV

Protein

1.2g

· 2% DV

Fat

0.2g

· 0% DV

Fiber

0.8g

· 3% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 59% · Protein 30% · Fat 11%

Tabasco sauce Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin C

7mg · 8% DV

0.08mg · 5% DV

Vitamin K

5µg · 4% DV

Vitamin A

25µg · 3% DV

Minerals

Sodium

1200mg · 52% DV

Iron

1mg · 6% DV

Magnesium

8mg · 2% DV

Phosphorus

13mg · 2% DV

How Nutritious Is Tabasco sauce?

Nutrient density

Low

18/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

44/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Tabasco sauce Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Tabasco sauce

To burn the 15 calories in 100 g:

🚶

4min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

2min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

2min

Cycling

🏊

2min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Tabasco sauce Processed?

NOVA 3

Processed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Tabasco sauce Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Tabasco sauce Good For?

Vegan

✓ Suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

✓ Suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Tabasco sauce Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.03g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.04g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.03g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 2:1

Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tabasco sauce

How many calories are in Tabasco sauce?

Tabasco sauce contains 15 calories per 100 g. The same amount provides 2.4 g of carbohydrates, 1.2 g of protein, and 0.2 g of fat.

Is Tabasco sauce suitable for a low-glycemic diet?

With a glycemic index of 15 and 2.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, Tabasco sauce is a low-GI option. It is compatible with vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, Paleo, Mediterranean, and several other dietary patterns, though it is processed.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 23, 2026