Doctors Agree: This Is The One High-Calorie Condiment You Should Never Use (Hint: It’s Not Mayo)

Plus, Best told us that there are very few nutritional benefits from barbeucue sauce, depsite its high level of calories. 

She said, "This condiment is sneaky in packing an excessive amount of low quality nutrients into your otherwise healthy meal. It is also quite easy to overeat on barbeque sauce increasing the likelihood that you are overeating calories, sugar, sodium, and fat. To say the least, barbecue sauce is a source of empty calories."

And Best isn't the only nutritionist who says we should avoid barbecue sauce. Stacey Krawczyk, MS, RD, consulting Registered Dietitian for the Grain Foods Foundation and President of FoodWell Strategies, told us that eating anything with barbecue sauce can be a huge mistake.

"High-sugar condiments like BBQ sauce, ketchup or branded 'sandwich spreads' can be especially worrisome, with two tablespoons of some sweet BBQ sauces containing as much or even more sugar than candy," she said. "With this in mind, opt for condiments that add more nutrition like a smear of avocado sprinkled with your favorite no-salt seasoning blend. Then you can let the vitamins, minerals, and fiber from the bread and veggies shine with the lean protein and dairy!"