Sriracha Nutrition Facts
See sriracha calories, carbs, sugar, and sodium per teaspoon and per 100g. Learn if sriracha is healthy, keto-friendly, and how to use it in high-protein meals.
Nutrition Facts & Macros
Calories per gram: Fat 9 · Carbohydrate 4 · Protein 4
Macronutrient Profile
Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Sriracha FAQ
Is sriracha good for weight loss?
Yes as a flavor tool — 1 teaspoon is only about 5 calories, so you can make lean protein taste craveable without adding oil or sugar-heavy sauces. The catch is sodium (about 106 mg per teaspoon) and sugar if you pour freely. Measure it into glazes instead of squeezing from the bottle.
Is sriracha high in protein?
No. Sriracha is a condiment, not a protein. Pair it with turkey, chicken, eggs, or tofu. The heat makes high-protein meals easier to stick to — that is the real benefit.
How many calories are in sriracha?
Sriracha has about 5 calories per teaspoon (5 g) and 16 calories per tablespoon (17 g). Per 100 g it is 93 calories, 19 g of carbs, 15 g of sugar, and 2.4 g of protein.
Is sriracha healthy?
Used as a condiment, yes — it adds chili, garlic, and vinegar flavor for almost no fat. It is high in sodium and contains added sugar, so it is not a health food you should drink. A teaspoon on eggs or a measured glaze on meatballs is the smart way to use it.
Is sriracha keto-friendly?
In tiny amounts. One teaspoon has about 1 g of carbs. A ¼-cup glaze portion will add more sugar from both sriracha and honey. For keto, use less sriracha and skip honey, or swap in a sugar-free hot sauce.
Why is sriracha so high in sodium?
Salt is a preservative and flavor driver in chili-garlic sauces. Typical sriracha lands around 2,100 mg sodium per 100 g. If you are watching blood pressure, use low-sodium soy sauce in recipes and keep sriracha to 1–2 teaspoons, or look for a reduced-sodium brand.
What can I use instead of sriracha?
Chili garlic sauce, gochujang thinned with rice vinegar, or a mix of hot sauce and a pinch of sugar. For honey sriracha meatballs, any garlic-forward chili sauce works — taste and adjust heat before you glaze.
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