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Barbecue Sauce
Barbecue sauce is a condiment typically made from tomatoes, vinegar, sweeteners, and spices, with recipes varying widely by brand and style. It is usually used in small amounts as a flavoring rather than a major source of nutrition.
Beneficial properties
flavor-enhancing
contains tomato-derived compounds
may provide small amounts of antioxidants
Nutritional highlights
Barbecue sauce may provide small amounts of potassium and lycopene from tomato ingredients, but it is often higher in added sugars and sodium than most whole foods.
Conditions it helps with
Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)
Includes: Diabetes Type 2
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High Blood Pressure
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High Blood Pressure
Includes: High Blood Pressure / Hypertension
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