Sambal badjak vs Sambal Oelek
Overall, Sambal Oelek has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 8 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Sambal badjak | Sambal Oelek |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | 3 |
| Calories | 214 kcal | 50 kcal |
| Fat | 8 g | 2 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.9 g | 0.6 g |
| Sugars | 28.1 g | 2.5 g |
| Salt | 4.8 g | 9.8 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 6 g |
| Protein | 3 g | 2.5 g |
| Additives | 2 | 2 |
| Allergens | Gluten | None listed |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Sambal Oelek has 77% fewer calories (50 kcal vs 214 kcal).
- Sambal Oelek has 75% less fat (2 g vs 8 g).
- Sambal Oelek has 79% less saturated fat (0.6 g vs 2.9 g).
- Sambal Oelek has 91% less sugar (2.5 g vs 28.1 g).
- Sambal badjak has 52% less salt (4.8 g vs 9.8 g).
- Sambal Oelek has 100% more fiber (6 g vs 0 g).
- Sambal badjak has 17% more protein (3 g vs 2.5 g).
- Sambal Oelek has the better Nutri-Score.
- Sambal Oelek is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Sambal badjak lists: Gluten.
Ingredients
Sambal badjak
33% chilipeper, invertsuikerstroop, water, melasse, 9% gebakken ui, palmolie, TARWEBLOEM, zout, ui, zonnebloemolie, suiker, azijnzuur, knoflook, natuurlijk aroma, citroengras, uienpoeder, conserveermiddel: E202, suikerstroop, gekarameliseerde suiker,
Sambal Oelek
88% chilipeper, zout, voedingszuur (azijnzuur [E260]), conserveermiddel (kaliumsorbaat [E202])
FAQ
Which is healthier: Sambal badjak or Sambal Oelek?
Overall, Sambal Oelek has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Sambal Oelek has fewer calories: 50 kcal versus 214 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Sambal Oelek has less sugar: 2.5 g versus 28.1 g per 100 g.