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Kung Po sauce
Kung Po sauce by Sharwood's provides 116 kcal per 100 g, with 19 g of sugars and 0.5 g of protein. That is 200% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Cooking Sauces category and comes in a 425g pack. Contains: gluten, sesame seeds.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 105 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 116 kcal | 122 kcal | 115 | |
| Total fat | 1 g | 1.1 g | 1% | 6.9 −85% |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | 1% | 1.7 −88% |
| Carbohydrates | 26 g | 27.3 g | 10% | 9.8 +166% |
| Total sugars | 19 g | 20 g | 6.3 +200% | |
| Added sugars | 17.6 g | 18.5 g | 37% | 2.6 +576% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.5 g | 0.5 g | 2% | 1.7 −70% |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 0.5 g | 1% | 2.7 −81% |
| Salt | 0.8 g | 0.9 g | 1.6 −49% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 134 Cooking Sauces products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other cooking sauces
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Ingredients
water, sugar, barley malt vinegar, water chestnut 6%, dried glucose syrup, red pepper 4%, tomato purée, modified starch, concentrated pineapple juice, ginger purée, salt, garlic purée, sesame oil, chopped red chillies 0.7%, red chilli flakes, red chilli purée, paprika extract
- Allergens
- GlutenSesame seeds
- May contain traces
- GlutenSesame seeds
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 425g
- Serving size
- 105 g
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000197156714
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Kung Po sauce?
Kung Po sauce contains 116 kcal per 100 g and about 122 kcal per serving (105 g).
How much sugar is in Kung Po sauce?
Kung Po sauce has 19 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Kung Po sauce healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (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 Kung Po sauce contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Sesame seeds. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 18, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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