Mustard BBQ Sauce
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A realistic serve of Mustard BBQ Sauce (10 g, as printed on the pack) has 18 kcal, 0.3 g protein, 3.8 g carbohydrate, 0.2 g fat, 1.5 g added sugar and 82 mg sodium. Per 100 g it has 179 kcal, 3.2 g protein, 37.8 g carbohydrate, 1.7 g fat, 0.4 g saturated fat, 14.9 g added sugar and 821 mg sodium.
Tatva Hills Mustard BBQ Sauce is a tangy table sauce built mostly on two kinds of mustard, with vinegar, honey and spices. It scores EA4: very low on nutrition because it adds almost no protein, fibre or vitamins, top marks on ingredients for a short, additive-free list, and a high risk grade from its sugar and salt. Best as small dabs, not generous pours.
Ingredients, decoded
11 listed- Yellow Mustard (32.2%)
- Whole Grain Mustard (8.7%)
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Honey
- Raw Sugar
- Tomatoes
- Chilli Powder
- Garlic
- Onion Powder
- Salt
- Black Pepper
4½ teaspoons of sugar in every 100 g · 22.9 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
Score and nutrition facts for Mustard BBQ Sauce:
| Energy | 179 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 3.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 37.8 g |
| Total sugars | 22.9 g |
| Added sugars | 14.9 g |
| Total fat | 1.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 821.4 mg |
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Why Mustard BBQ Sauce scores EA4
Nutrition is an E because protein is 3.2 g per 100 g and no fibre or vitamins are declared. Ingredients are an A for a short, additive-free list, and risk is a 4 on sodium and sugar.
Very low nutrient density
- Protein
- 3.2 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 179 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why E
Protein is 3.2 g per 100 g, and the largest contributor is the apple cider vinegar, so it earns little credit. No dietary fibre is declared and no vitamins or minerals are listed, so nothing else lifts the grade.
Energy is 179 kcal per 100 g, driven by 37.8 g carbohydrate, of which 22.9 g is sugar.
Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Protein also has to supply at least 12.5% of the calories to count, and 25% for full credit.
Clean, minimally processed
- Base
- Yellow Mustard
- Sweeteners
- Honey, Raw Sugar
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why A
The list is short and made of recognisable foods: two mustards, vinegar, honey, raw sugar, tomatoes and spices. Both mustard percentages are declared, so nothing is hidden behind the name.
No additive is listed and no label promise is hollow, so no ingredient points are lost. The front claim of no preservatives or additives matches the list.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
High risk
- Added sugar
- 14.9 g
- Sodium
- 821.4 mg
- Saturated fat
- 0.4 g
03 Load risk: why 4
Sodium is the biggest driver at 821.4 mg per 100 g, and sugar is close behind at 22.9 g per 100 g. Honey is listed and its sugar is not in the added-sugar line, so all 22.9 g is counted as free sugar.
Saturated fat is only 0.4 g per 100 g and plays almost no part. Per 10 g serve the figures are small, 2.3 g sugar and 82.1 mg sodium, but the risk grade is set per 100 g.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
Red flags
- −Red flag: High added sugar (14.9g per 100g)
- −Red flag: High sodium (821.4mg per 100g)
Green flags
- +Green flag: No additives
Does Mustard BBQ Sauce live up to its claims?
The mustard in the name is real, at 32.2% and 8.7%, and the preservative and additive free claim holds. The retailer page and the pack differ on a few ingredients.
- Product nameHolds
“Mustard BBQ Sauce”
Yellow mustard is 32.2% and whole grain mustard is 8.7%, the two largest ingredients, so the mustard in the name is real.
- On the packHolds
“Preservative & Additives Free”
No preservative or additive is listed. The sauce is held by vinegar, honey and salt, which are ordinary food ingredients.
- Retail listingBe careful
“Hint Of Sweetness And Spice”
Honey and raw sugar sit in the middle of the list and the sauce has 22.9 g sugar per 100 g, so the sweetness is more than a hint.
- Retail listingBe careful
“Worcestershire sauce and onion”
The retailer page shows Worcestershire sauce and onion, the pack shows no Worcestershire sauce and onion powder. The pack list is used here.
What's in Mustard BBQ Sauce?
Two mustards, vinegar, honey, raw sugar and spices, with no additives. The sugar and the salt are what to measure.
11 ingredients listed. None of them is an additive or watched ingredient in our research.
The ingredient list, read for you
Yellow mustard (32.2%) and whole grain mustard (8.7%) lead, so the sauce is mostly mustard. Apple cider vinegar gives the tang, honey and raw sugar the sweetness, and tomatoes add body. Chilli powder, garlic, onion powder and black pepper give the spice, and salt comes near the end of the list. No additive, colour or preservative appears.
The label numbers, read for you
Sodium is the number that matters most: 821.4 mg per 100 g, or 82.1 mg in the printed 10 g serve. Sugar is 22.9 g per 100 g, of which the pack declares 14.9 g as added, but the honey means all 22.9 g counts as free sugar.
Protein is small at 3.2 g per 100 g, saturated fat is 0.4 g, and energy is 179 kcal per 100 g. No dietary fibre, vitamins or minerals are declared.
What it doesn’t have
- No dietary fibre is declared on the panel.
- No vitamins or minerals are declared.
What to know about Mustard BBQ Sauce
A mustard sauce with a clean list and a salty, sweet panel
Tatva Hills Mustard BBQ Sauce is a 180 g jar of mustard-based barbecue sauce. Yellow mustard (32.2%) and whole grain mustard (8.7%) lead the list, followed by apple cider vinegar, honey, raw sugar, tomatoes, chilli powder, garlic, onion powder, salt and black pepper. It is bought for grilling, marinating and dipping by people who want a sharper sauce than a sweet tomato one.
Per 100 g the sauce has 179 kcal, 3.2 g protein, 22.9 g sugar and 821.4 mg sodium. The pack prints a 10 g serve, which gives 17.9 kcal, 2.3 g sugar and 82.1 mg sodium. The sugar comes from honey and raw sugar, and the salt is added on top of the mustard and vinegar.
The name is honest: mustard is the largest ingredient, with both percentages declared. The front says it is free of preservatives and additives, and the list has none. What holds the grade back is the sugar and salt in the panel, not the ingredients. CleanPlate scores it EA4.
Who should eat Mustard BBQ Sauce?
An occasional condiment for most adults, in small amounts. Anyone watching blood pressure should go lighter, since 100 g carries 821.4 mg sodium.
- Most adultsOccasionally
821.4 mg sodium and 22.9 g sugar per 100 g, though a 10 g serve is small.
- ChildrenOccasionally
Sweet and salty, and the 10 g serve has 2.3 g sugar.
- High blood pressureRarely
821.4 mg sodium per 100 g is a lot for a condiment.
- Weight managementOccasionally
17.9 kcal per 10 g is light, but 179 kcal per 100 g adds up if poured.
Recipes with Mustard BBQ Sauce
Brush it thinly on grilled vegetables or paneer, stir a spoonful into a yoghurt dip, or use it in a short marinade, keeping the 10 g serve in mind.
Grilled paneer or vegetables with a mustard glaze
Brush a thin layer on at the end of grilling, so a 10 g serve gives the flavour for 82.1 mg sodium.
Mustard yoghurt dip
Stir a spoonful into plain yoghurt to spread the 22.9 g sugar per 100 g across a larger, milder dip.
Quick marinade for chicken or tofu
Mix with a little oil and lemon, and skip extra salt, since the sauce already has 821.4 mg sodium per 100 g.
Mustard BBQ Sauce: common questions
Is Mustard BBQ Sauce healthy?
Mustard BBQ Sauce is high in sugar and salt, so occasional and moderate intake is fine and won't affect your health in any major way, but it shouldn't be a frequent treat.
How many calories and how much protein are in Mustard BBQ Sauce?
Per 100 g, Mustard BBQ Sauce has 179 kcal, 3.2 g protein, 37.8 g carbohydrate, 1.7 g fat and 0.4 g saturated fat. One serve (10 g, as printed on the pack) has 18 kcal and 0.3 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Mustard BBQ Sauce?
11 ingredients, in label order: Yellow Mustard (32.2%), Whole Grain Mustard (8.7%), Apple Cider Vinegar, Honey, Raw Sugar, Tomatoes, Chilli Powder, Garlic, Onion Powder, Salt, Black Pepper.
Does Mustard BBQ Sauce live up to its claims?
4 claims checked: 2 hold, 2 need care. "Hint Of Sweetness And Spice" needs care: Honey and raw sugar sit in the middle of the list and the sauce has 22.9 g sugar per 100 g, so the sweetness is more than a hint. "Worcestershire sauce and onion" needs care: The retailer page shows Worcestershire sauce and onion, the pack shows no Worcestershire sauce and onion powder. The pack list is used here.
Who should limit Mustard BBQ Sauce?
Most adults: occasionally. 821.4 mg sodium and 22.9 g sugar per 100 g, though a 10 g serve is small. Children: occasionally. Sweet and salty, and the 10 g serve has 2.3 g sugar. High blood pressure: rarely. 821.4 mg sodium per 100 g is a lot for a condiment.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Mustard BBQ Sauce have?
Per 100 g, Mustard BBQ Sauce has 14.9 g added sugar, 821 mg sodium (about 2.1 g salt) and 0.4 g saturated fat. The FSSAI and UK FSA "high" lines are 10 g added sugar, 600 mg sodium and 5 g saturated fat per 100 g. It is high in sugar and salt.
What does the EA4 score mean for Mustard BBQ Sauce?
The first letter (E) grades nutrition density on A to E, the second (A) grades ingredient integrity on A to E, and the number (4) grades load risk on 1 to 5. A and 1 are best. Nutrition: Protein is 3.2 g per 100 g, and the largest contributor is the apple cider vinegar, so it earns little credit. No dietary fibre is declared and no vitamins or minerals are listed, so nothing else lifts the grade. Ingredients: The list is short and made of recognisable foods: two mustards, vinegar, honey, raw sugar, tomatoes and spices. Both mustard percentages are declared, so nothing is hidden behind the name. Load risk: Sodium is the biggest driver at 821.4 mg per 100 g, and sugar is close behind at 22.9 g per 100 g. Honey is listed and its sugar is not in the added-sugar line, so all 22.9 g is counted as free sugar.
Last reviewed November 3, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
Reference values: FSSAI labelling regulations, Codex Alimentarius, ICMR-NIN and the UK front of pack guidance. Where our label data comes from.
Label read on 3 November 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.
Score history (1)
| Date | Score | Method | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 November 2026 | EA4 | v5.0 | First scored |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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