Franks Hot Sauce Calories

jmredinger

So I made some chicken wing dip using Franks Hot Sauce, however, the bottle states 1tsp = 0 calories. I ended up using 1/2 a cup and am wondering how many calories that would be? I realize company’s can label things as 0 calories in small quantities, but there’s no way 1/2 a cup of hot sauce is 0 calories right? I was unable to find any info online aside from what the label says. Has anyone else ran into this predicament or know the calorie amount for larger quantities?

RAinWA

I believe they can label it as 0 calories if it is less than 5 calories per serving. So I'd just assume 4 calories per tsp. There are 24 tsps in a 1/2 cup so 24 x 4 = 96 calories. May be a bit off, but should be close. Assuming I did the math right, of course.

dawnkirkwood18

Online it says 100g is 11 calories. 1tsp is estimated at 4.7g. There are approximately 24 tsp in a half cup. That at least gives you something to guesstimate off of.

jmredinger

Thank you guys so much! That definitely give me something to go off of. I really appreciate it!

PAV8888

You can look into european labels because they list Caloric values for 100g...

https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/285925875 30Cal per 100g
https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/264147746 25Cal per 100g

OR?

nanastaci2020

I believe if carbs, fat, and protein is under .5 grams each for the "serving" size they can claim 0. So I would figure .49 g carbs, as hot sauce doesn't seem like a protein or fat source. So a max of just under 2 cals per serving.