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Lee kum kee, soup base for sichuan hot & spicy hot pot
Nutri-Score D NOVA 3
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Lee kum kee, soup base for sichuan hot & spicy hot pot
Lee kum kee, soup base for sichuan hot & spicy hot pot by Lee Kum Kee provides 167 kcal per 100 g, with 4.2 g of sugars and 4.2 g of protein. That is 17% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Soups category and comes in a 13 oz pack. Contains: gluten, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 1/3 Tbsp (24 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 167 kcal | 40 kcal | 136 +22% | |
| Total fat | 8.3 g | 2 g | 3% | 5 +66% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.1 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 16.7 g | 4 g | 1% | 17.2 |
| Total sugars | 4.2 g | 1 g | 3.6 +17% | |
| Added sugars | 4.2 g | 1 g | 2% | 1.4 +199% |
| Dietary fiber | 8.3 g | 2 g | 7% | 2.4 +246% |
| Protein | 4.2 g | 1 g | 2% | 5.7 −26% |
| Salt | 15.3 g | 3.7 g | 2.4 +527% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 5497 Soups products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from May 2022. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Low sugar
- 4.2 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g per 100 g)
- Low saturated fat
- 0 g per 100 g, 0% of calories (EU: no more than 1.5 g per 100 g and 10% of calories)
- High fiber
- 8.3 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 6 g per 100 g or 3 g per 100 kcal)
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.
Compared with other soups
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Ingredients
Salted chili peppers (chili peppers, salt), soy sauce (water, salt, soybeans, wheat flour), soybean oil, dried chili peppers, salt, monosodium glutamate and disodium 5'- inosinate and disodium 5'- guanylate as flavor enhancers, sichuan peppers, fermented soybean paste (water, salt, soybeans, wheat flour), sugar, spice.
- Allergens
- GlutenSoybeans
Product details
- Quantity
- 13 oz
- Serving size
- 1 1/3 Tbsp (24 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0078895146202
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Lee kum kee, soup base for sichuan hot & spicy hot pot?
Lee kum kee, soup base for sichuan hot & spicy hot pot contains 167 kcal per 100 g and about 40 kcal per serving (1 1/3 Tbsp (24 g)).
How much sugar is in Lee kum kee, soup base for sichuan hot & spicy hot pot?
Lee kum kee, soup base for sichuan hot & spicy hot pot has 4.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Lee kum kee, soup base for sichuan hot & spicy hot pot healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
What allergens does Lee kum kee, soup base for sichuan hot & spicy hot pot contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 14, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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