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Lee kum kee, black bean sauce
Lee kum kee, black bean sauce by Lee Kum Kee provides 163 kcal per 100 g, with 11 g of sugars and 8 g of protein. That is 12% 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 and comes in a 226g 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 | 163 kcal | 163 kcal | 194 −16% | |
| Total fat | 7.6 g | 7.6 g | 10% | 12.8 −41% |
| Saturated fat | 1.3 g | 1.3 g | 7% | 2.4 −46% |
| Carbohydrates | 15 g | 15 g | 5% | 16.1 −7% |
| Total sugars | 11 g | 11 g | 9.8 +12% | |
| Added sugars | 9.8 g | 9.8 g | 20% | 4.8 +104% |
| Protein | 8 g | 8 g | 16% | 2.8 +183% |
| Salt | 12.2 g | 12.2 g | 5.9 +108% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 59927 Groceries products on Foodmetria.
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Ingredients
Soy sauce (water, salt, soybeans, wheat, caramel color, high fructose corn syrup), water, fermented black beans (black beans, salt, water), sugar, soybean oil, salt, caramel color, modified corn starch, xanthan gum.
- Allergens
- GlutenSoybeans
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 226g
- Serving size
- 100 g
- Sold in
- France, Germany, United States
- Barcode
- 0078895761566
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Lee kum kee, black bean sauce?
Lee kum kee, black bean sauce contains 163 kcal per 100 g and about 163 kcal per serving (100 g).
How much sugar is in Lee kum kee, black bean sauce?
Lee kum kee, black bean sauce has 11 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Lee kum kee, black bean 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 Lee kum kee, black bean 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 March 10, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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