Korean style go-chu-jang barbecue sauce
Korean style go-chu-jang barbecue sauce by CJ Foods provides 231 kcal per 100 g, with 48.7 g of sugars and 2.6 g of protein. That is 395% 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. 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 | 194 +19% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 12.8 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 53.9 g | 21 g | 8% | 16.1 +233% |
| Total sugars | 48.7 g | 19 g | 9.8 +395% | |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 1 g | 2% | 2.8 −10% |
| Salt | 2.4 g | 0.9 g | 5.9 −60% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 59921 Groceries products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Fat-free
- 0 g fat per 100 g (EU: no more than 0.5 g per 100 g)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
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Ingredients
Gochujang sauce (water, brown sugar, wheat, onion, red pepper powder, soy sauce [defatted soybean, wheat, salt, koji, water], garlic, salt, cooking rice wine, defatted soybean powder, citric acid, xanthan gum, koji), sugar, water, brown sugar, tomato paste, distilled vinegar, dextrose, modified corn starch, apple paste, salt, molasses, caramel color, spices, garlic powder, natural flavor.
- Allergens
- GlutenSoybeans
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 2 Tbsp (39 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0807176711484
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Korean style go-chu-jang barbecue sauce?
Korean style go-chu-jang barbecue sauce contains 231 kcal per 100 g and about 90 kcal per serving (2 Tbsp (39 g)).
How much sugar is in Korean style go-chu-jang barbecue sauce?
Korean style go-chu-jang barbecue sauce has 48.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Korean style go-chu-jang barbecue 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 Korean style go-chu-jang barbecue 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 April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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