How we scored it
The sauce contains several harmful ingredients such as soybean oil, corn syrup solids, and multiple preservatives, which significantly impact its healthiness. The high level of processing and presence of additives further reduce its score.
Nutrition facts
| Per 1 dipping cup | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 50 | |
| Total fat | 5g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 400mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0g | |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
Popeyes's published nutrition. Percentages are of the daily value on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Key ingredients
8Soybean OilVery Bad
Soybean oil is highly processed and may contain unhealthy trans fats or omega-6 fatty acids in excess.
See more about Soybean Oil →Corn Syrup SolidsBad
Corn syrup solids are highly processed sweeteners that contribute to excess sugar intake.
See more about Corn Syrup Solids →Food Starch-modifiedBad
Modified food starch is a processed additive used as a thickener, with limited nutritional value.
CaramelBad
Caramel coloring is a processed additive that may contain potentially harmful compounds.
See more about Caramel →Propylene Glycol AlginateBad
Propylene glycol alginate is an additive used as an emulsifier, with limited consumer health benefits.
See more about Propylene Glycol Alginate →Sodium BenzoateBad
Sodium benzoate is a preservative that may form harmful compounds when combined with certain other ingredients.
See more about Sodium Benzoate →Calcium Disodium EDTABad
Calcium disodium EDTA is a synthetic preservative used to protect flavor but may have health concerns with long-term exposure.
See more about Calcium Disodium EDTA →Aged Cayenne Red PeppersGood
Aged cayenne peppers provide natural spiciness and beneficial antioxidants.
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