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HOISIN sauce
HOISIN sauce by Kikkoman provides 231 kcal per 100 g, with 43.6 g of sugars and 2.6 g of protein. That is 319% more sugar than the average product in this category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Undefined category and comes in a 38 g pack. Contains: gluten, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 2 Tbsp (39 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 231 kcal | 90 kcal | 250 −8% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 13.7 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0 g | 0% | 7.8 −98% |
| Carbohydrates | 53.9 g | 21 g | 8% | 22.8 +136% |
| Total sugars | 43.6 g | 17 g | 10.4 +319% | |
| Added sugars | 43.6 g | 17 g | 34% | 6.8 +543% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.1 g | 0.4 g | 1% | 4.8 −78% |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 1 g | 2% | 11.6 −78% |
| Salt | 3.6 g | 1.4 g | 0.7 +448% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 8758 Undefined products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from June 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other undefined
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
SUGAR, WATER, MISO (WATER, SOYBEANS, RICE, SALT, ALCOHOL PLUM PUREE, NATURALLY BREWED SOY SAUCE (WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT), GARLIC, VINEGAR, CARAMEL COLOR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, FERMENTED WHEAT PROTEIN, SALT, SPICES, XANTHAN GUM, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS.
- Allergens
- GlutenSoybeans
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 38 g
- Serving size
- 2 Tbsp (39 g)
- Labels & certifications
- KosherOrthodox Union Kosher
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0041390015403
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in HOISIN sauce?
HOISIN sauce contains 231 kcal per 100 g and about 90 kcal per serving (2 Tbsp (39 g)).
How much sugar is in HOISIN sauce?
HOISIN sauce has 43.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is HOISIN sauce healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
What allergens does HOISIN sauce contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 16, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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