This sriracha has 2 900 mg sodium per 100 g – the saltiest. A 10 g squeeze adds 290 mg sodium. Branded sriracha sauces vary widely in sodium (1 540–2 900 mg per 100 g). Track the specific brand you use – a generic entry can undercount sodium by 50%.
How should I track Hot Chile Sauce, sriracha, Cha! BY Texas Pete?
Small amounts of Hot Chile Sauce, sriracha, Cha! BY Texas Pete add up faster than most people realize. A systematic review (Whitton et al., Adv Nutr 2022) found that condiments are among the most frequently omitted items in food logs — skipped 1–80% of the time. A tablespoon of mayo or dressing can add 50–100 calories, and most people use two or three tablespoons without measuring. The fix is simple: keep a teaspoon or scale near your plate and measure once. Sauces and dressings are often the hidden reason a "healthy" salad ends up at 600+ calories.