Sauce, hot chile, sriracha, CHA! BY TEXAS PETE
Whole food · Soups, Sauces, and Gravies
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This is a vibrant, thick, and slightly sweet hot sauce made from red chili peppers, garlic, and sugar, delivering a balanced kick of heat with a smooth, pourable texture. It's a lower-calorie way to add bold flavor, packing 15.65g of sugar per 100g for a sweet-heat profile. With minimal fat and a small amount of fiber, it's primarily a flavor enhancer rather than a significant nutrient source.
Calorie split: 7% protein · 84% carbs · 8% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its iconic sweet-heat balance that elevates everything from eggs to tacos without overwhelming the dish. Its smooth consistency and vibrant red color make it an easy, crowd-pleasing addition to both home cooking and restaurant tables.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar content (15.65g/100g) can contribute to blood sugar spikes if used liberally, and the sodium content, while not listed, is typically high in such sauces. To counteract, use measured portions (e.g., a teaspoon), pair it with protein or healthy fats to slow sugar absorption, and consider it as part of a balanced meal rather than a free pour.
Key benefits
- Adds significant flavor with minimal calories (108 kcal/100g)
- Contains capsaicin from chili peppers
- Provides a small amount of dietary fiber (2.1g/100g)
- Fat-free to very low-fat (0.98g/100g)
- Versatile condiment for enhancing many dishes
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The specific product 'CHA! BY TEXAS PETE' is a fusion, applying a classic Thai-style Sriracha profile to a brand with deep roots in American Southern hot sauce tradition.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 66.3 g |
| Energy | 108 kcal |
| Energy | 451 kj |
| Protein | 2.0 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.98 g |
| Ash | 8.0 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 22.7 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 15.7 g |
| Sucrose | 0.00 g |
| Glucose | 7.4 g |
| Fructose | 8.3 g |
| Lactose | 0.00 g |
| Maltose | 0.00 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 15.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 1.5 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 16.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 46.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 302 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 2903 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.23 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.06 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.18 mg |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 4.8 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.10 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.24 mg |
| Niacin | 1.1 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.36 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.47 mg |
| Folate, total | 17.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 17.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 139 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 1319 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 306 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 383 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 2773 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 1136 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 4.3 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.09 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0.33 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Sauce, homemade, white, medium — USDA does not publish this profile for Sauce.
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.9 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.06 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.05 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.05 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.21 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 1.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.87 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4.4 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.04 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 4.4 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.9 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 2.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.15 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 7.0 mg |
| Phytosterols | 29.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Sauce, homemade, white, medium — USDA does not publish this profile for Sauce.
| Tryptophan | 0.04 g |
| Threonine | 0.14 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.19 g |
| Leucine | 0.30 g |
| Lysine | 0.24 g |
| Methionine | 0.08 g |
| Cystine | 0.03 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.15 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.15 g |
| Valine | 0.20 g |
| Arginine | 0.11 g |
| Histidine | 0.08 g |
| Alanine | 0.10 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.23 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.64 g |
| Glycine | 0.07 g |
| Proline | 0.30 g |
| Serine | 0.17 g |
FAQ
Is this the same as the famous Huy Fong Sriracha?
No. While both are Sriracha-style sauces, 'CHA! BY TEXAS PETE' is a different product from a different company. They share a similar base of chili, garlic, sugar, and vinegar but may differ in specific recipe, heat level, and sweetness.
How does its nutrition compare to regular ketchup?
Per 100g, it has similar calories and sugar to ketchup but is much lower in sodium and provides a spicy kick. Ketchup is primarily tomato-based, while this is chili-based.
Can I use it for cooking, or is it just a table condiment?
It's excellent for both. You can use it as a finishing sauce at the table or incorporate it into marinades, stir-fry sauces, and glazes during cooking to add depth and heat.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 1.08 kcal/g · 7% calories from protein · 2.1 g fiber · 15.7 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 9.61 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.