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Hot pepper paste
Hot pepper paste by Taeyangcho provides 190 kcal per 100 g, with 24 g of sugars and 5.2 g of protein. That is 12% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Gochujang category and comes in a 1 kg pack. Contains: gluten, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 100 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 190 kcal | 190 kcal | 191 | |
| Total fat | 2 g | 2 g | 3% | 0.8 +140% |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g | 0.3 g | 2% | 0.1 +125% |
| Carbohydrates | 35 g | 35 g | 13% | 43.7 −20% |
| Total sugars | 24 g | 24 g | 27.2 −12% | |
| Added sugars | 50 g | 50 g | 100% | 34 +47% |
| Dietary fiber | 4.9 g | 4.9 g | 18% | 2.5 +100% |
| Protein | 5.2 g | 5.2 g | 10% | 2.4 +117% |
| Salt | 6.5 g | 6.5 g | 5.9 +10% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 3 Gochujang products on Foodmetria.
Ingredients
Corn Syrup, Red Pepper Paste 23.8% (Red Pepper Powder, Water, Salt, Onion, Garlic), Water, Wheat Flour, Wheat, Defatted Soybean Powder, Salt, Alcohol(contain Barley), Soybean, Soybean Powder, Glutinous Rice, Koji.
- Allergens
- GlutenSoybeans
Product details
- Quantity
- 1 kg
- Serving size
- 100 g
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 8801007943626
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Hot pepper paste?
Hot pepper paste contains 190 kcal per 100 g and about 190 kcal per serving (100 g).
How much sugar is in Hot pepper paste?
Hot pepper paste has 24 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Hot pepper paste healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
What allergens does Hot pepper paste contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated February 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
