How Many Calories Are In Hot Sauce?
A fiery condiment of chiles and vinegar, thin enough to shake by the drop over eggs, tacos, and fried chicken.
Calories per 1 tsp (5g)
1
kcal% Daily Value
Complete Nutrition Facts for Hot Sauce
Per 1 tsp (5g)
0.1g
sugar
More About Hot Sauce
About Calories in Hot Sauce
A serving of Hot Sauce (5g) contains 1kcal of calories, which is 0% of the recommended daily value based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Calories measure the energy content of food. Your body needs calories to function, but consuming more than you burn leads to weight gain. When planning your meals, consider that hot sauce is a low source of calories compared to other condiments & sauces.
Compare Calories in Similar Foods
See how Hot Sauce compares to other condiments & sauces.
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per 1 tbsp (17g)
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per 1 tsp (5g)
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per 1 tbsp (13g)
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Soy Sauce
per 1 tbsp (16g)
8
Source: USDA FoodData Central | FDC ID: 174527 | Last updated: 2026-03-30
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