Sriracha has 93 kcal and 2290 mg sodium per 100 g. The sugar, chili, and garlic base means it tracks differently than pure hot sauces — more calories per dash, noticeable sugar load if used heavily. A tablespoon (15 g) is ~14 kcal.
How should I track Sriracha sauce?
Small amounts of Sriracha sauce 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.