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Gochujang hot pepper paste
Gochujang hot pepper paste by O Food provides 267 kcal per 100 g, with 33.3 g of sugars and 6.7 g of protein. That is 176% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Condiments category and comes in a 500 g pack. Contains: soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 15 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 267 kcal | 40 kcal | 238 +12% | |
| Total fat | 3.3 g | 0.5 g | 1% | 13.9 −76% |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g | 0.1 g | 1% | 2.9 −77% |
| Carbohydrates | 53.3 g | 8 g | 3% | 22.3 +139% |
| Total sugars | 33.3 g | 5 g | 12.1 +176% | |
| Added sugars | 37.6 g | 5.6 g | 11% | 5.8 +543% |
| Dietary fiber | 6.7 g | 1 g | 4% | 4.6 +46% |
| Protein | 6.7 g | 1 g | 2% | 4.6 +45% |
| Salt | 7.2 g | 1.1 g | 8.8 −19% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 968 Condiments products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other condiments
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Brown rice, Corn syrup, Water, Salt, Red pepper powder, Sugar, Roasted soybean powder, Isomalto oligosaccharide, Spirits, Garlic, Maltodextrin, Soybean, Soybean cultured with aspergillus oryzae, Glutinous brown rice flour, Onion, Seaweed calcium, Chlorella extract, Monosodium glutamate, Soybean lecithin, Yeast extract, Red malt, Dextrin
- Allergens
- Soybeans
Additives 4
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 500 g
- Serving size
- 15 g
- Sold in
- France
- Barcode
- 8801052452173
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Gochujang hot pepper paste?
Gochujang hot pepper paste contains 267 kcal per 100 g and about 40 kcal per serving (15 g).
How much sugar is in Gochujang hot pepper paste?
Gochujang hot pepper paste has 33.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Gochujang hot pepper paste healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
What allergens does Gochujang hot pepper paste contain?
According to the label data it contains: Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 15, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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