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Marinade Roundup

We analyzed 145 products to help you choose the healthiest & safest options.

Finding the perfect Marinade shouldn't feel like a guessing game. At CakeID, we take food transparency seriously. We have analyzed over 145 products in this category, breaking down every ingredient list to uncover hidden additives, excessive sugar levels, and potential allergens.

Whether you are searching for strictly Vegan options, Gluten-Free snacks, or simply want to avoid high-processed foods, our algorithm ranks products based on a comprehensive Health Score. Below is our definitive ranking of the safest and healthiest Marinade you can buy in 2026, sorted by their ingredient purity.

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Detailed Reviews

Calories
30
Sugar
6g
JES

Teriyaki marinade sauce original

Ingredients: JARABE DE MAIZ DE ALTA FRUCTUOSA (AGUA, ALMIDON, GLUCOSA), AGUA, SAL YODADA, SALSA DE SOYA (AGUA, FRIJOL DE SOYA, TRIGO, SAL YODADA), SALSA DE SOYA TAMARI (FRIJOL DE SOYA, ALCOHOL ETILICO, TRIGO), ALMIDON, VINAGRE DE ARROZ DESTILADO .

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
200
Sugar
47g
Mama, Mama Sita Holdings Co. Inc.

Barbecue marinade

Ingredients: Cane sugar, water, soy sauce (soy beans, caramel color, salt and water), salt, caramel color, fresh garlic, monosodium glutamate (as flavor enhancer), black pepper, citric acid (added to enhance tartness), disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate and 0.1% sodium benzoate added as preservative

The Good

  • ● Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • ● Contains Sodium Benzoate
  • ● High Sugar Content
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Calories
333
Sugar
67g
Mama, Mama Sita's

Barbecue marinade mix

Ingredients: Cane sugar, garlic powder, salt, caramel color and black pepper

The Good

  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● High Sugar Content
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Calories
160
Sugar
0g
Lawry's

Tenderizing Beef Marinade

Ingredients: SALT, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SUGAR, CARAMEL COLOR, SPICES (INCLUDING TURMERIC), GARLIC, ONION, BROMELAIN (FROM PINEAPPLE), AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, SILICON DIOXIDE (PREVENTS CAKING), NATURAL FLAVORS.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
133
Sugar
20g
Lawry's, Mccormick & Company Inc.

Hawaiian Marinade With Tropical Fruit Juices

Ingredients: HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, DISTILLED VINEGAR, PINEAPPLE JUICE, TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), WATER, PAPAYA JUICE, SALT, SOY SAUCE (WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT), MANGO PUREE, HONEY, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, GINGER, GARLIC, RED AND GREEN BELL PEPPERS, ON

The Good

  • ● Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • ● Contains High Fructose Corn Syrup
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Calories
533
Sugar
45g
Lawry's, Mccormick & Company Inc.

Signature Italian Marinade

Ingredients: WATER, DISTILLED VINEGAR, RED WINE VINEGAR, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SALT, LEMON JUICE, ONION, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, GARLIC, SOYBEAN OIL, SPICES (INCLUDING BLACK PEPPER, OREGANO, BASIL, MARJORAM, ROSEMARY), RED BELL PEPPER, ROMANO CHEESE (PART-SKIM COW'S

The Good

  • ● Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • ● Contains High Fructose Corn Syrup
  • ● High Sugar Content
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Calories
178
Sugar
0g
Signature Kitchens, Safeway Inc.

Marinade Meaquite

Ingredients: WATER, SALT, DISTILLED VINEGAR, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, LESS THAN 2% LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CARAMEL COLOR, GARLIC POWDER, NATURAL FLAVORS, MALTODEXTRIN, XANTHAN GUM, PAPRIKA (COLOR), CITRIC ACID, SPICES, ONION POWDER, LEMON PEEL ,

The Good

  • ● Sugar Free

The Bad

  • ● Contains High Fructose Corn Syrup
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Calories
7
Sugar
1g
Signature Kitchens, Safeway Inc.

Marinade Sesame Ginger

Ingredients: HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, WATER, SOY SAUCE (WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT), SALT, DISTILLED VINEGAR, ORANGE JUICE CONCENTRATE, LESS THAN 2% MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SESAME OIL,SESAME SEEDS, DRIED GARLIC, CARAMEL COLOR, YEAST EXTRACT, SPICE, XANTHAN GUM, CITRI

The Good

  • ● Low Sugar

The Bad

  • ● Contains High Fructose Corn Syrup
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Calories
178
Sugar
45g
Signature Kitchens, Safeway Inc.

Marinade Steak & Chop

Ingredients: WATER, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, SOY SAUCE (WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT), LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, LESS THAN 2% OF: MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CARAMEL COLOR, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, SOYBEAN OIL, SPICES, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, XANTHAN GUM,

The Good

  • ● Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • ● Contains High Fructose Corn Syrup
  • ● High Sugar Content
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Calories
167
Sugar
33g
Signature Select, Safeway Inc.

30 Minute Marinade

Ingredients: High fructose corn syrup, water, distilled vinegar, lime juice (from concentrate), salt, worcestershire sauce (distilled vinegar, molasses, corn syrup, water, salt, caramel color, garlic*, sugar, spices, tamarind and natural flavor), papaya juice (from concentrate), onion*, less than 2% of: modified food starch, garlic*, spices, crushed red peppers, cilantro, xanthan gum, oleoresin paprika, garlic oil, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (as preservatives).

The Good

  • ● Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • ● Contains High Fructose Corn Syrup
  • ● High Sugar Content
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Calories
355
Sugar
45g
Signature Kitchens, Safeway Inc.

Herb And Garlic Marinade

Ingredients: WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, LEMON JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, LESS THAN 2%: DEHYDRATED ONION, SPICES, DEHYDRATED RED BELL PEPPER, XANTHAN GUM, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESER

The Good

  • ● Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • ● Contains High Fructose Corn Syrup
  • ● High Sugar Content
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Calories
117
Sugar
13g
Safeway Inc.

Dressing & Marinade

Ingredients: WATER, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SUGAR, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, LESS THAN 2% OF: GARLIC*, ONION*, RED BELL PEPPER*, XANTHAN GUM, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (PRESERVATIVES), SPICES, CARAMEL COLOR, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (VITAMIN E), LEMON JUICE CONCENTRAT

The Good

  • ● Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
956
Sugar
67g
Safeway Inc.

Dressing & Marinade

Ingredients: WATER, TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), SUGAR, SOYBEAN OIL, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, LESS THAN 2% OF: MODIFIED CORN STARCH, DEHYDRATED ONION, PHOSPHORIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, NATURAL FLAVOR, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (

The Good

  • ● Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • ● Contains Phosphoric Acid
  • ● High Sugar Content
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Calories
117
Sugar
33g
Sweet Baby Ray's

Kickin' Bourbon Sauce & Marinade

Ingredients: High fructose corn syrup, water, vinegar, molasses, aged cayenne pepper, modified corn starch, salt, contains less than 2% of bourbon, chipotle pepper, chili powder (chili pepper, spice, salt, garlic), natural whiskey flavor, garlic powder, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate (preservatives), tomato paste, oleoresin paprika (color), sucralose, natural flavor, citric acid, sodium citrate.

The Good

  • ● Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • ● Contains High Fructose Corn Syrup
  • ● High Sugar Content
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Calories
776
Sugar
166g
Jack Daniel's

Smoky Mesquite Liquid Marinade

Ingredients: HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, DISTILLED WHITE VINEGAR, WATER, MOLASSES, SALT, NATURAL MESQUITE SMOKE FLAVORING, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, DEHYDRATED ONION, CARAMEL COLORING, GARLIC POWDER, JACK DANIEL'S TENNESSEE WHISKEY FLAVORING (NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORIN

The Good

  • ● Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • ● Contains High Fructose Corn Syrup
  • ● High Sugar Content
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Calories
533
Protein
45g
The Kroger Co.

Teriyaki Marinade & Sauce

Ingredients: NATURALLY BREWED SOY SAUCE (WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT), WATER, WINE, SUGAR, SALT, VINEGAR, NATURAL FLAVOR, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), XANTHAN GUM.

The Good

  • ● Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • ● Contains Sodium Benzoate
  • ● High Sugar Content
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Calories
643
Sugar
0g
Best Dressed Associates Inc.

Salad dressing and marinade balsamic vinaigrette

Ingredients: Oil (soybean and olive), balsamic vinegar, cider, vinegar, salt, monosodium glutamate, natural flavoring, spices

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
357
Sugar
0g
Gazebo Room

Greek Salad Dressing & Marinade

Ingredients: OIL (SOYBEAN AND OLIVE), CIDER VINEGAR, SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, NATURAL FLAVORING, SPICES.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
45
Sugar
7g
Soy Vay

Veri Veri Teriyaki Gluten Free Marinade & Sauce

Ingredients: Tamari Sauce (Water, Soybeans, Salt, Sugar), Expeller Pressed Soybean Oil, Onion, Sesame Seeds, Garlic, Corn Starch, Ginger Puree (Ginger, Water), Less than 0.5% of: Expeller Pressed Sesame Oil, Spices

The Good

  • ● Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
33
Sugar
0g
Sprouts, Sprouts Farmers Market

Organic Fat Free Roasted Garlic Dressing & Marinade

Ingredients: Water, organic cider vinegar, organic, balsamic vinegar, organic, roasted garlic, organic Dijon, mustard, organic evaporated, cane, sugar, organic tapioca starch, organic garlic, sea salt, organic, cultured, dextrose, organic black pepper, organic guar gum, organic lemon juice concentrate, organic basil, organic oregano, xanthan gum

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
100
Sugar
20g
Noble Made by The New Primal

Soy-Free Citrus Herb Marinade

Ingredients: ropening facts bsp (15ml) container about 24 15 ving lories % daily value dfat og rl omg 280mg arbohydrate 4g fber og ugars 3g 0g added sugars 0% *calcium 16mg 0% potas, 40mg 0% based on a 2,000 fiat ingreents: water, organic coconut aminos (coconut flower blossom nectar, water, sea salt), apple cider vinegar, pineapple concentrate, lemon juice concentrate, smoked sea salt, dehydrated garlic, sea salt, dehydrated ginger, dehydrated thyme, dehydrated oregano, black pepper,

The Good

  • ● Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
25
Sugar
0g
Cj foods

Korean BBQ Bulgogi Marinade

Ingredients: water, sugar, soy sauce (water, soybeans, wheat, salt), high fructose com sy b garlic puree, salt, less than 2% of caramel color, monosodium glutamate, pear puree concent citric acid (for freshness), xanthan gum, apple puree concentrate, black pepper, sodium benz for freshness), potassium sorbate (for freshness), contains: soy, wheat,

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
28
Sugar
0g
Unknown

Sriracha Tahini Dressing & Marinade

Ingredients: water, distilled vinegar, tahini (ground sesame seeds), extra virgin olive dil, coconut aminos (organic coconut flower blossom nectar, sea salt), sea salt, tapioca starch, garlic powder, cayenne pepper mash (cayenne pepper, salt), lemon juice concentrate, xanthan gum, black pepper, dill, ascorbic acid,

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
125
Sugar
4g
Cleveland kitchen

Fermented Miso Jalapeno Dressing and Marinade

Ingredients: Water, fermented vegetables (cabbage, bell pepper, jalapeΓ±o, leeks, chili sauce (chili peppers, sugar, vinegar, salt, garlic, chili extract, beet powder), garlic, red chili), organic sunflower oil, roasted jalapeΓ±o, fermented miso paste (water, organic soybeans, organic rice, salt, yeast, koji culture), date syrup, sea salt, vinegar, smoked paprika, black pepper, xanthan gum

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
83
Sugar
17g
Litehouse

Raspberry Dressing & Marinade

Ingredients: Water, sugar, red wine vinegar, raspberry juice concentrate, less than 2% of spice, distilled vinegar, lemon juice concentrate, salt, xanthan gum, natural flavor.

The Good

  • ● Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
88
Sugar
18g
Primal Kitchen

No Soy Teriyaki Organic Sauce & Marinade

Ingredients: water, organic coconut aminos (organic coconut syrup, himalayan salt), organic balsamic vinegar, organic dates, organic orange juice concentrate, sea salt, organic tapioca starch, organic ginger, organic garlic, organic tamarind, organic sesame seeds, organic distilled vinegar, organic sesame oil, organic yeast extract

The Good

  • ● Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
290
Sugar
3g
Unknown

Dressing & Marinade

Ingredients: Water, soybean oil, distilled vinegar, sugar, salt, contains less than 2% of garlic*, onion*, spices, citric acid, tamarind extract, malted barley extract and corn grits, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (as preservatives), natural flavors, hydrolyzed soy protein, xanthan gum, caramel color, celery seed, garlic, molasses, onion, anchovy.

The Good

  • ● Low Sugar

The Bad

  • ● Contains Sodium Benzoate
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Calories
33
Sugar
0g
Figaro

Liquid Smoke And Barbecue Marinade

Ingredients: water, hickory smoke flavor, vinegar, hydrolized soy and corn protein, sugar, caramel colo, spices. contains soy.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
357
Sugar
0g
Unknown

Readytogo gourmet beef shawarma marinade

Ingredients: sunflower oil, vinegar, water, spices, salt, garlic powder, citric acid

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
233
Sugar
39g
Seoul

Bulgogi Korean BBQ Marinade

Ingredients: Tamari soy sauce (water, soybeans, salt, vinegar), sugars (cane sugar, pineapple juice concentrate), water, dried garlic, seasoned rice wine (sake [water, cultured rice], cane sugar, water, salt, yeast extract), dried onion, corn starch, sea salt, sesame oil, spice.

The Good

  • ● Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • ● High Sugar Content
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are products in the Marinade category always vegan?+
Not necessarily. We analyzed over 145 products in the Marinade category on CakeID. While some are plant-based, many contain hidden animal ingredients like milk powder, whey, or gelatin. Always check the "Is Vegan" status on our product pages.
How does CakeID rank the best Marinade?+
We rank Marinade based on their nutritional value, ingredient cleanliness (fewer additives), and vegan compatibility. Products with lower sugar and simpler ingredients rank higher.
Can I find low-calorie Marinade here?+
Yes! Our list highlights the nutritional details of each product. Look for the "Calories" badge on the product cards above to find low-calorie options.
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