Lak sa paste

by V.Thai Food Product Co. Ltd. in Groceries Barcode 8853095003959
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Lak sa paste by V.Thai Food Product Co. Ltd. provides 320 kcal per 100 g, with 6 g of sugars and 4 g of protein. That is 39% less 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: crustaceans, peanuts, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
32 g · High
Saturated fat
2 g · Moderate
Sugars
6 g · Moderate
Salt
3.4 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 2 Tbsp (25 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 320 kcal 80 kcal 194 +65%
Total fat 32 g 8 g 10% 12.8 +149%
Saturated fat 2 g 0.5 g 3% 2.4 −18%
Carbohydrates 8 g 2 g 1% 16.1 −50%
Total sugars 6 g 1.5 g 9.8 −39%
Dietary fiber 4 g 1 g 4% 2.4 +67%
Protein 4 g 1 g 2% 2.8 +41%
Salt 3.4 g 0.9 g 5.9 −42%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 59922 Groceries products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from April 2019. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other groceries

Calories higher 22%
Sugars higher 40%
Salt higher 23%
Saturated fat higher 31%
Protein top 21%
Fiber top 12%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Red chilli 20%, onion 12%, garlic 12%, galanga 10%, lemon grass 10%, soya bean oil 7.5%, sugar 6%, dried shrimp 6%, salt 5%, water 5%, coconut milk 4%, peanut 2%, citric acid (e621) 0.1%.

Palm oil freeNot veganNot vegetarian
Allergens
CrustaceansPeanutsSoybeans

Additives 2

High overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
2 Tbsp (25 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
8853095003959

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Lak sa paste?

Lak sa paste contains 320 kcal per 100 g and about 80 kcal per serving (2 Tbsp (25 g)).

How much sugar is in Lak sa paste?

Lak sa paste has 6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Lak sa paste 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.

Is Lak sa paste vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Lak sa paste contain?

According to the label data it contains: Crustaceans, Peanuts, 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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