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Is Trader Joe's Sriracha And Roasted Garlic BBQ Sauce healthy?

Sriracha And Roasted Garlic BBQ Sauce

Condiments & Sauces · Updated 2026-10-18

Longevity Score

60/100

Food Integrity Score

63/100

Limit When Possible

Mixed or weaker nutrition and ingredient signals suggest looking for better options when you can.

Quick answer

Limit When Possible

Trader Joe's sriracha and roasted garlic bbq sauce is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 60 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 63 out of 100. High sugar and minimal protein, with a whole-food base. Strengths include whole-food tomato base, organic ingredients, and moderate sodium, while main considerations include high added sugar, minimal protein, and caramel color.

Longevity Score 60/100Food Integrity Score 63/100

What helped the score?

  • Whole-food tomato base
  • Organic ingredients
  • Moderate sodium

What held the score back?

  • High added sugar
  • Minimal protein
  • Contains caramel color

Ingredients

Ingredient list

ORGANIC TOMATO PUREE (WATER, ORGANIC TOMATO PASTE), ORGANIC SUGAR, ORGANIC JALAPENO PUREE (ORGANIC RED JALAPENO PEPPERS, SEA SALT, ORGANIC DISTILLED VINEGAR, CALCIUM CHLORIDE), ORGANIC DISTILLED VINEGAR, ORGANIC MOLASSES, NATURAL HICKORY SMOKE FLAVOR, ORGANIC ROASTED GARLIC, ORGANIC CORNSTARCH, ORGANIC WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE (ORGANIC DISTILLED VINEGAR, ORGANIC MOLASSES, WATER, ORGANIC SUGAR, SEA SALT, ORGANIC CARAMEL COLOR, ORGANIC GARLIC POWDER, ORGANIC SPICES [ORGANIC ALLSPICE, ORGANIC NUTMEG,ORGANIC CLOVE, ORGANIC GINGER], ORGANIC CAYENNE PEPPERS, ORGANIC BLACK PEPPER, XANTHAN GUM), ORGANIC GARLIC PUREE (ORGANIC GARLIC, WATER), ORGANIC GARLIC POWDER, SALT, ORGANIC ONION POWDER, ORGANIC CARAMEL COLOR, ORGANIC GARLIC, ORGANIC HABANERO PEPPER POWDER, XANTHAN GUM.

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Key nutrition

Per serving: 34 g (2 Tbsp)

  • Calories503% DV
  • Protein0g0% DV
  • Total Carbs12g4% DV
  • Fiber1g4% DV
  • Total Fat0g0% DV
  • Saturated Fat0g0% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Trader Joe's Sriracha And Roasted Garlic BBQ Sauce
Category
Condiments & Sauces (source: Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce)
GTIN / UPC
00000000537995
Serving size
34 g (2 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: Higher sugar (12g)

    This product has 3 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)

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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: Higher sugar (12g)

    This product has 2 additional signals 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: Higher sugar (12g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Watch-outs

    Athletic Performance

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

    A consideration: Carbohydrate is almost entirely sugar (12g of 12g carbs)

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Common questions about this product

Is Trader Joe's Sriracha And Roasted Garlic BBQ Sauce 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?

Trader Joe's Sriracha And Roasted Garlic BBQ Sauce shows about 0.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Trader Joe's Sriracha And Roasted Garlic BBQ Sauce: 12g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include organic sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole-food tomato base; Organic ingredients; Moderate sodium.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: High added sugar; Minimal protein; Contains caramel color.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same condiments & sauces differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Condiments & Sauces, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

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

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.

Sources, citations & safety

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