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Is Tabasco Mild Jalapeno Pepper Jelly healthy?

Mild Jalapeno Pepper Jelly

Produce · Updated 2026-10-17

Longevity Score

38/100

Food Integrity Score

52/100

Consider Avoiding

At least one major score is weak enough that many people will want a clearer alternative for regular use.

Quick answer

Consider Avoiding

Tabasco mild jalapeno pepper jelly is rated consider avoiding overall, with a Longevity Score of 38 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100. Pepper-forward condiment, but high-fructose corn syrup and corn syrup make it sugar-dense with little fiber or protein. Strengths include real jalapeno and bell pepper ingredients, low sodium per serving, and small serving size limits sugar load, while main considerations include high-fructose corn syrup and corn syrup as leading sweeteners, sugar near 6g per tablespoon, and refined sweetener and preservation additives.

Longevity Score 38/100Food Integrity Score 52/100

What helped the score?

  • Real jalapeno and bell pepper ingredients
  • Low sodium per serving
  • Small serving size limits sugar load

What held the score back?

  • High-fructose corn syrup and corn syrup as leading sweeteners
  • Sugar near 6g per tablespoon
  • Contains refined sweetener and preservation additives

Ingredients

Ingredient list

HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CORN SYRUP, GREEN BELL PEPPERS, JALAPENO PEPPERS, APPLE JUICE, DISTILLED VINEGAR, PECTIN, CITRIC ACID "TO RETARD SPOILAGE," TABASCO BRAND GREEN PEPPER SAUCE (DISTILLED VINEGAR, JALAPENO PEPPER, WATER, SALT, CORN STARCH, XANTHAN GUM, ASCORBIC ACID "TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS").

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Key nutrition

Per serving: 15 g (1 Tbsp)

  • Calories452% DV
  • Protein0g0% DV
  • Total Carbs11g4% DV
  • Fiber0g0% DV
  • Total Fat0g0% DV
  • Saturated Fat0g0% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Tabasco Mild Jalapeno Pepper Jelly
Brand
Tabasco
Category
Produce (source: Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads)
GTIN / UPC
00011210003156
Serving size
15 g (1 Tbsp)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

How this product may fit different goals

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  • Low-Spike Stability

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Low fiber (0g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Low saturated fat (0g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Lower protein (0g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener signals (High-fructose corn syrup, Corn syrup)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "syrup", "fructose", "high fructose". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Workout Recovery

    Watch-outs

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Lower protein (0g)

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Common questions about this product

Is Tabasco Mild Jalapeno Pepper Jelly highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Moderately processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Tabasco Mild Jalapeno Pepper Jelly shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Tabasco Mild Jalapeno Pepper Jelly: 6g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include High-fructose corn syrup, Corn syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Real jalapeno and bell pepper ingredients; Low sodium per serving; Small serving size limits sugar load.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: High-fructose corn syrup and corn syrup as leading sweeteners; Sugar near 6g per tablespoon; Contains refined sweetener and preservation additives.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

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Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

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