Lee kum kee, lemongrass sauce
Lee kum kee, lemongrass sauce by Lee Kum Kee provides 167 kcal per 100 g, with 16.7 g of sugars and 5.6 g of protein. That is 69% more sugar than the average product in this category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Groceries category. Contains: gluten, molluscs, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 Tbsp (18 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 167 kcal | 30 kcal | 194 −14% | |
| Total fat | 2.8 g | 0.5 g | 1% | 12.8 −78% |
| Carbohydrates | 33.3 g | 6 g | 2% | 16.1 +106% |
| Total sugars | 16.7 g | 3 g | 9.8 +69% | |
| Protein | 5.6 g | 1 g | 2% | 2.8 +97% |
| Salt | 7.9 g | 1.4 g | 5.9 +35% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 59927 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.
Compared with other groceries
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Water, soy sauce (water, salt, soybeans, wheat flour), sugar, tomato paste, yeast extract (yeast extract, water, salt, sugar), corn syrup solids, oyster sauce (water, sugar, salt, oyster extractives (oyster, water, salt), modified corn starch, caramel color), soybean oil, dehydrated garlic, salt, modified corn starch, lemongrass powder, onion powder, spice, lemongrass flavor, citric acid, xanthan gum, disodium 5'-inosinate and disodium 5'-guanylate as flavor enhancers
- Allergens
- GlutenMolluscsSoybeans
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 Tbsp (18 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0078895132083
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Lee kum kee, lemongrass sauce?
Lee kum kee, lemongrass sauce contains 167 kcal per 100 g and about 30 kcal per serving (1 Tbsp (18 g)).
How much sugar is in Lee kum kee, lemongrass sauce?
Lee kum kee, lemongrass sauce has 16.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Lee kum kee, lemongrass sauce healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Lee kum kee, lemongrass sauce vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Lee kum kee, lemongrass sauce contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Molluscs, 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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