Trader Joe’s Jalapeño Sauce
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Low Sodium
- No Added Sugar
- Zero Fiber
- High Calories
Verdict
Jalapeño Sauce is a spicy condiment designed to add heat to savory meals. Its main strength is the low sodium content, while its main tradeoff is the high calorie density. Overall, it is a concentrated flavor booster for those prioritizing salt control.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Use it as a zesty topping for a bean burrito or drizzle it over a roasted vegetable bowl.
Nutrition Overview
The label shows a profile dominated by fat, which drives up the calories per serving. Despite this, the sodium levels are notably lower than many other savory heat-based sauces.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 90 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 10g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 110mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs | 2g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 2% |
| Total Sugars | 1g | — |
| Added Sugars | 0g | 1% |
| Protein | 0g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 40mg | 0% |
Ingredient Analysis
The base consists of jalapeño peppers, canola oil, and onion. The inclusion of gum arabic and citric acid transforms these whole ingredients into a stabilized, formulated emulsion.
Ingredients
JALAPEÑO PEPPERS, CANOLA OIL, ONION, SALT, CANE SUGAR, GUM ARABIC, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, CITRIC ACID (ACIDIFIER), SPICE.
