How Much Sodium Is in Hot Sauce? (And Why It Matters)

Most hot sauces pack 150-200mg sodium per teaspoon—nearly 10x what Salamander Sauce uses (25-50mg). This guide compares brands like Tabasco (190mg), Frank's RedHot (190mg), Sriracha (180mg), and Cholula (110mg), explains why salt content matters for health and flavor, and shows how some sauces use real ingredients to carry taste while others rely on excessive sodium as a crutch.