Watkins · Herbs and Spices
Mesquite Organic Grilling Rub
A 1/4 tsp (1.1g) serving of Mesquite Organic Grilling Rub by Watkins has 5 calories and 85mg of sodium, as submitted by Watkins Incorporated to USDA (FoodData Central 2593151, record updated May 30, 2023).
Values for the declared serving and per 100 g. FoodData Central 2593151, available Jun 29, 2023; USDA record.
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Protein % DV here is not corrected for protein quality.
Computed from the values per 100 g that Watkins Incorporated submitted to USDA, for the declared 1.1g serving. They are rounded as FDA requires labels to round; the package in your hand is the authority. Check the USDA record.
- UPC
- 813724027877
- Category
- Herbs and Spices
- Records
- 1 under this UPC
How it compares with other herbs and spices
Per 100 g, it has more sodium than 73% of the 1,891 herbs and spices products in USDA's branded database.
Where the calories come from: 100% carbohydrate, 0% fat and 0% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).
| Per 100 g | This product | Median of the category | Share of the category lower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 7,727 mg | 307 mg | 73% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Calories | 455 | 0 | 92% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release; category statistics computed by GetFoodFacts from 1,891 products, one per barcode.
What is in it
Ingredients (as submitted): DEHYDRATED GARLIC*, DEHYDRATED ONION*, SUGAR*, MESQUITE SMOKED SEA SALT, SEA SALT, ANCHO CHILI POWDER*, SMOKED PAPRIKA*, MOLASSES POWDER* (MOLASSES*, MALTODEXTRIN*), BLACK PEPPER*, MUSTARD*, TOMATO POWDER*, VINEGAR POWDER* (MALTODEXTRIN*, VINEGAR*), CAYENNE PEPPER*, CELERY SEED*, CITRIC ACID, NOT MORE THAN 2% TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING.
The statement lists 16 ingredients at the top level, beginning with Dehydrated Garlic*, Dehydrated Onion*, Sugar*. It has no separate "Contains" line; a major allergen (the nine the FDA requires on labels: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame) may be named inside the ingredients instead. For allergies, read the package: this is the record USDA holds (updated May 30, 2023), not the label on the shelf today.
Source: the ingredient statement Watkins Incorporated submitted to USDA (FoodData Central 2593151).
More Watkins herbs and spices
| Product | Calories per 100 g | Sugars per 100 g | Sodium per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanilla Powder | 455 | 90.91 g | 0 mg |
| Lemon Pepper Organic Blend | 417 | n/a | 7,917 mg |
| Watkins, Gourmet Herb Seasoning, Garlic | 500 | n/a | 8,000 mg |
| Smoked Maple Rub | 385 | 76.92 g | 7,692 mg |
| Sweet & Savory Rub | 385 | 76.92 g | 3,846 mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release.
Questions about this product
How many calories are in Watkins Mesquite Organic Grilling Rub?
5 per 1/4 tsp (1.1g) serving, and 455 per 100 g.
How much sodium is in Watkins Mesquite Organic Grilling Rub?
85mg per serving (4% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value).
Is this the label on the package today?
It is the record Watkins Incorporated submitted to USDA, last updated May 30, 2023. Recipes change: the package in your hand is the authority.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- this record and every record it is compared with, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what branded, SR Legacy, Foundation and survey records are. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- survey foods and their household portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, its rounding and the Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- 21 CFR 101 subpart D, Nutrient content claims
- the FDA thresholds the comparisons count. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov