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Pipian
Pipian by La Costeña provides 588 kcal per 100 g, with 5.9 g of sugars and 11.8 g of protein. That is 48% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Sauces category. Contains: sesame seeds, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 Tbsp (17 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 588 kcal | 100 kcal | 216 +172% | |
| Total fat | 41.2 g | 7 g | 9% | 13.9 +196% |
| Saturated fat | 5.9 g | 1 g | 5% | 2.3 +152% |
| Carbohydrates | 47.1 g | 8 g | 3% | 16.5 +185% |
| Total sugars | 5.9 g | 1 g | 11.3 −48% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 7.8 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 11.8 g | 2 g | 7% | 1.3 +827% |
| Protein | 11.8 g | 2 g | 4% | 2.2 +432% |
| Salt | 2.4 g | 0.4 g | 2.5 −5% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2955 Sauces 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 sauces
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Ingredients
Pumpkin seed, vegetable oil (safflower and/or sunflower), sesame seed, ancho pepper, iodized salt, toasted bread (flour, safflower oil, iodized salt, leavening [sodium bicarbonate, sodium aluminum sulfate, monocalcium phosphate], soy lecithin), spices.
- Allergens
- Sesame seedsSoybeans
Additives 7
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 Tbsp (17 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0076397030081
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Pipian?
Pipian contains 588 kcal per 100 g and about 100 kcal per serving (1 Tbsp (17 g)).
How much sugar is in Pipian?
Pipian has 5.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Pipian healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (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 Pipian contain?
According to the label data it contains: Sesame seeds, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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