Sambal Oelek vs Buldak Hot Chicken Flavor Sauce
Overall, Sambal Oelek has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 7 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Sambal Oelek | Buldak Hot Chicken Flavor Sa... |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | e |
| NOVA group | 3 | 4 |
| Calories | 50 kcal | 167 kcal |
| Fat | 0.7 g | 6.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 1.7 g |
| Sugars | 6.1 g | 16.7 g |
| Salt | 7.9 g | 4.4 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 0 g |
| Protein | 1.5 g | 0 g |
| Additives | 2 | 6 |
| Allergens | None listed | Gluten, Soybeans |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Sambal Oelek has 70% fewer calories (50 kcal vs 167 kcal).
- Sambal Oelek has 90% less fat (0.7 g vs 6.7 g).
- Sambal Oelek has no saturated fat, while Buldak Hot Chicken Flavor Sauce has 1.7 g.
- Sambal Oelek has 63% less sugar (6.1 g vs 16.7 g).
- Buldak Hot Chicken Flavor Sauce has 45% less salt (4.4 g vs 7.9 g).
- Sambal Oelek has 100% more fiber (1.2 g vs 0 g).
- Sambal Oelek has 100% more protein (1.5 g vs 0 g).
- Sambal Oelek is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Buldak Hot Chicken Flavor Sauce lists: Gluten, Soybeans.
Ingredients
Sambal Oelek
Chili 73%, vatten, salt, socker, surhetsreglerande medel (E260), tapiokastärkelse, konserveringsmedel (E202).
Buldak Hot Chicken Flavor Sauce
Water, high fructose corn syrup, sugar, soybean oil, yeast extract powder, onion, corn syrup, hydrolyzed soy protein, spices, modified tapioca starch, soy sauce (water, soybean, wheat), artificial chicken flavor, capsicum oleoresin, paprika color, wheat starch, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, citric acid, monosodium glutamate, rice flour, gluconic acid, lactococcus powder, silicon dioxide, palm oil, coconut oil, xanthan gum, green tea extract.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Sambal Oelek or Buldak Hot Chicken Flavor Sauce?
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 167 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Sambal Oelek has less sugar: 6.1 g versus 16.7 g per 100 g.