Sauce, hot chile, sriracha, TUONG OT SRIRACHA
Whole food · Soups, Sauces, and Gravies
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Sriracha is a vibrant, garlicky-chili sauce with a balanced sweet-sour-spicy profile and a smooth, slightly thick texture. It delivers a moderate 79 kcal per 100g, with most calories coming from its notable 15.87g of carbohydrates, primarily from added sugar. Its signature heat and tang make it a powerful flavor enhancer in small amounts.
Calorie split: 9% protein · 80% carbs · 10% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People adore Sriracha for its addictive, complex heat that balances chili, garlic, sugar, and vinegar perfectly. It's celebrated for its incredible versatility, elevating everything from eggs and noodles to soups and marinades with a single squeeze.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar content (10.48g per 100g) can contribute to blood-sugar spikes if used liberally, and it is often high in sodium. Those monitoring sugar or sodium intake should practice strict portion control (e.g., 1-2 teaspoons per meal) and pair it with protein or healthy fats to blunt glycemic response.
Key benefits
- Adds significant flavor with minimal fat (0.9g per 100g).
- Contains capsaicin from chilies, a compound studied for metabolic effects.
- Provides a small amount of dietary fiber (2.2g per 100g).
- Offers a low-protein, low-fat way to enhance palatability of meals.
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The iconic rooster logo on Huy Fong Foods' Sriracha bottle was chosen because the founder's Chinese zodiac sign is the rooster, not because of any connection to the sauce's recipe.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 76.7 g |
| Energy | 79.0 kcal |
| Energy | 330 kj |
| Protein | 1.9 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.90 g |
| Ash | 4.7 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 15.9 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 10.5 g |
| Sucrose | 0.00 g |
| Glucose | 4.7 g |
| Fructose | 5.8 g |
| Lactose | 0.00 g |
| Maltose | 0.00 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 20.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 1.9 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 16.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 46.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 341 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 1540 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.25 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.06 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.11 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.40 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 57.9 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.06 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.21 mg |
| Niacin | 1.4 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.40 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.47 mg |
| Folate, total | 31.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 31.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 138 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 1407 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 200 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 302 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 2764 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 721 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 5.3 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.16 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0.22 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 |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 14.6 ug |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) | 0.00 ug |
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 Sriracha the same as sambal oelek?
No. Sriracha is a smooth, cooked sauce with added sugar, garlic, and vinegar. Sambal oelek is a raw, chunky chili paste, typically just chilies, salt, and vinegar, with no sugar.
Why is my homemade Sriracha not as thick?
Commercial Sriracha uses xanthan gum as a thickener. To thicken homemade versions, you can simmer the sauce to reduce it or add a small amount of cornstarch slurry.
Can I use Sriracha in baking?
Yes, in small amounts. It pairs surprisingly well with chocolate, adding a subtle, warm kick to brownies or chili-spiced cookies.
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 0.79 kcal/g · 9% calories from protein · 2.2 g fiber · 10.5 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: 4.52 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.