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Hoisin Sauce
Hoisin Sauce by Lee Kum Kee provides 227 kcal per 100 g, with 47 g of sugars and 1.7 g of protein. That is 314% 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 Sauces category and comes in a 2,27kg pack. Contains: gluten, sesame seeds, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 100g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 227 kcal | 227 kcal | 216 +5% | |
| Total fat | 1.6 g | 1.6 g | 2% | 13.9 −89% |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g | 0.3 g | 2% | 2.3 −87% |
| Carbohydrates | 51 g | 51 g | 19% | 16.5 +209% |
| Total sugars | 47 g | 47 g | 11.3 +314% | |
| Added sugars | 53.9 g | 53.9 g | 108% | 7.8 +595% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.7 g | 1.7 g | 6% | 1.3 +34% |
| Protein | 1.7 g | 1.7 g | 3% | 2.2 −23% |
| Salt | 6.4 g | 6.4 g | 2.5 +159% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2955 Sauces products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other sauces
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Zucker, Wasser, fermentierte Sojabohnenpaste (Wasser, Salz, Sojabohnen, Weizenmehl), Salz, Süßkartoffelpulver, Farbstoff (Zuckerkulör), modifizierte Maisstärke, getrockneter Knoblauch, Sesampaste, Gewürze, gesalzene Chilischoten (Chilischoten, Salz), Säuerungsmittel (Essigsäure). Nettogewicht 2.27kg IS
- Allergens
- GlutenSesame seedsSoybeans
- May contain traces
- GlutenSesame seedsSoybeansY
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 2,27kg
- Serving size
- 100g
- Sold in
- Germany
- Barcode
- 0078895700053
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Hoisin Sauce?
Hoisin Sauce contains 227 kcal per 100 g and about 227 kcal per serving (100g).
How much sugar is in Hoisin Sauce?
Hoisin Sauce has 47 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. It may also contain traces of y. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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