Blistering pepper mash, red hot habanero heat, sharp cider vinegar, and pungent cracked black pepper
Nuclear™
Now the hottest active sauce on the standard Zaxby's menu following the retirement of Insane Sauce. Nuclear delivers immediate fiery tongue burn followed by a deep lingering pepper sting.
Official Heat Scale & Scoville Rating
Zaxby's Heat Classification: Very Hot (8/10)Nutrition Facts & Macronutrient Profile
Portion Basis: 2 oz (57g)
Nutrition Facts
Allergen & Ingredient Profile
Declared allergens and key recipe ingredients for Nuclear™.
Distilled vinegar, habanero peppers, water, aged cayenne peppers, salt, spices, modified food starch, garlic, oleoresin paprika.
Zaxby's Hottest Active Sauce
With fiery habanero mash and sharp cider vinegar, zaxbys nuclear sauce stands as the hottest active sauce on the current menu with an 8/10 heat rating (15,000–25,000 SHU). It delivers an instant tongue burn followed by a lingering pepper sting.
Nuclear vs Tongue Torch & Insane Sauce
Nuclear is several steps hotter than Tongue Torch (5/10). Since the retirement of Insane Sauce, Nuclear holds the top heat tier on the permanent wing board. For detailed nutritional information, visit Zaxby's nutrition.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nuclear™
01 Is Nuclear the hottest active sauce at Zaxby's? ▼
Yes. Nuclear is currently the hottest active sauce on the permanent menu at an 8/10 heat rating following the retirement of Insane Sauce.
02 How does Nuclear compare to Tongue Torch? ▼
Nuclear (8/10 heat) is much hotter than Tongue Torch (5/10), featuring intense habanero pepper mash compared to Tongue Torch's milder cayenne base.
03 How many calories are in Nuclear sauce? ▼
A 2 oz serving of Nuclear sauce contains 20 calories, 3g of fat, and 980mg of sodium.
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