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Hoisin Sauce
Hoisin Sauce by Lee Kum Kee provides 240 kcal per 100 g, with 45 g of sugars and 2 g of protein. That is 357% 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 Groceries category and comes in a 8.5 oz pack. Contains: gluten, sesame seeds, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 2 tbsp (40 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 240 kcal | 96 kcal | 194 +24% | |
| Total fat | 2.5 g | 1 g | 1% | 12.8 −81% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.4 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 50 g | 20 g | 7% | 16.1 +210% |
| Total sugars | 45 g | 18 g | 9.8 +357% | |
| Added sugars | 45 g | 18 g | 36% | 4.8 +841% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.4 −100% |
| Protein | 2 g | 0.8 g | 2% | 2.8 −29% |
| Salt | 3.2 g | 1.3 g | 5.9 −45% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 59922 Groceries 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 groceries
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Ingredients
Sugar, water, fermented soybean paste (water, salt, soybeans, wheat flour), salt, sweet potato powder, caramel color, modified corn starch, sesame paste, dehydrated garlic, spices, salted chili peppers (chili peppers, salt), acetic acid, red 40.
- Allergens
- GlutenSesame seedsSoybeans
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 8.5 oz
- Serving size
- 2 tbsp (40 g)
- Sold in
- Mexico, New Zealand, United States
- Barcode
- 0078895700015
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Recipe & label changes
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September 20, 2026
- Nutri-Score: — → e
- Fat: 0 → 2.5
- Saturated fat: 0.59 → 0
- Salt: 6.4 → 3.2
- Protein: 0 → 2
Changes to this product's label data recorded since Foodmetria started tracking it.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Hoisin Sauce?
Hoisin Sauce contains 240 kcal per 100 g and about 96 kcal per serving (2 tbsp (40 g)).
How much sugar is in Hoisin Sauce?
Hoisin Sauce has 45 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Hoisin Sauce 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 Hoisin Sauce contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Sesame seeds, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 20, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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