Best low-sodium and sodium-free hot sauces

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Hot sauces can be surprisingly high in salt, with some containing up to 17% of your daily value in just one teaspoon. Whether you’re watching your sodium intake for health reasons or prefer a less salty taste, we’ve curated a range of sauces to suit every palate.

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Understanding the distinctions between low-sodium, very-low-sodium, and sodium-free hot sauces is crucial for health-conscious consumers. - Low sodium: 140mg or less per serving - Very low sodium: 35mg or less per serving - Sodium free: .5mg of sodium or less per serving.

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Looking for low-sodium hot sauces? With under 140mg of sodium per serving, these sauces are a great option if you’re watching your salt intake. Note: some of the links in this slideshow may be affiliate links. Thanks for supporting our content!

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Weak Knees Gochujang Sriracha features gochujang, a Korean chili paste, which gives it a distinct and flavorful taste. With just 65mg of sodium per serving, it’s a low-sodium option that won’t compromise flavor.

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Yellowbird Habanero Hot Sauce

Cream Section Separator Packed with heat, this habanero hot sauce is a flavor powerhouse, boasting a well-rounded blend of carrots, tangerine juice concentrate, and garlic. With only 115mg of sodium per serving, it’s an excellent option for those mindful of their sodium intake. Grab this sauce

These sauces contain 35mg or less of sodium per 1 tsp serving, making them a great choice for health-conscious individuals.

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Sauce Bae Skinny Habanero

Cream Section Separator Sauce Bae Skinny Habanero is an excellent choice for those seeking a very low-sodium hot sauce, as it contains only 20mg of sodium per serving. It gained recognition on season 9 of Hot Ones, a testament to its outstanding taste and heat. Grab this sauce

Bravado Spice Co Jalapeño and Green Apple Hot Sauce offers a delightful taste experience with its unique combination of flavors, with only 10mg of sodium per serving.

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Sodium-free hot sauces

Cream Section Separator Locating sodium-free hot sauces can be challenging, but they do exist. To meet the criteria for being sodium-free, the sauce must contain .5g of sodium or less per serving. See all sauces

Brother Bru-Bru’s Hot Sauce is a sodium-free, sugar-free, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly option with 0mg of sodium. It brings a flavorful punch with a medium level of heat, featuring a delightful blend of habanero and Japanese peppers.

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Crazy Jerry’s Brain Damage Hot Sauce

Cream Section Separator Crazy Jerry’s Brain Damage Hot Sauce is a fruity and hot blend featuring habaneros, mandarin oranges, mango, and chipotle. With 0mg of sodium per serving, this sauce fits any low-sodium diet. Grab this sauce

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