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Hoisin Sauce
Hoisin Sauce by Lee Kum Kee provides 200 kcal per 100 g, with 60 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 66% more sugar than the average product in this category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Hoisin sauces category and comes in a 443 mL, 567 g. pack. Contains: gluten, sesame seeds, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 serving (15 ml)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 200 kcal | 30 kcal | 196 | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.2 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.2 −23% |
| Carbohydrates | 60 g | 9 g | 3% | 44.1 +36% |
| Total sugars | 60 g | 9 g | 36.1 +66% | |
| Added sugars | 40 g | 6 g | 12% | 30.3 +32% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.7 g | 0.1 g | 0% | 1 −30% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.6 −100% |
| Salt | 8.8 g | 1.3 g | 4.5 +95% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 51 Hoisin sauces products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other hoisin sauces
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
sugar, water, soybeans, salt, sweet potato, modified corn starch, sesame seeds, garlic, wheat flour, chili pepper, spices, caramel color, acetic acid, fd,c red color no, 40, potassium sorbate added as a preservative,
- Allergens
- GlutenSesame seedsSoybeans
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 443 mL, 567 g.
- Serving size
- 1 serving (15 ml)
- Sold in
- Canada, United States
- Barcode
- 0742812700616
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Hoisin Sauce?
Hoisin Sauce contains 200 kcal per 100 g and about 30 kcal per serving (1 serving (15 ml)).
How much sugar is in Hoisin Sauce?
Hoisin Sauce has 60 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, Sesame seeds, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 14, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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