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Sambal Oelek
Sambal Oelek by Chop Stick provides 38 kcal per 100 g, with 1.5 g of sugars and 1 g of protein. That is 90% 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 Hot sauces category and comes in a 100g pack.
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 | 38 kcal | 38 kcal | 119 −68% | |
| Total fat | 1 g | 1 g | 1% | 4.3 −77% |
| Saturated fat | 0.5 g | 0.5 g | 3% | 0.7 −26% |
| Carbohydrates | 4.5 g | 4.5 g | 2% | 18.5 −76% |
| Total sugars | 1.5 g | 1.5 g | 14.9 −90% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 9.5 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.5 g | 3.5 g | 13% | 1.3 +169% |
| Protein | 1 g | 1 g | 2% | 1.3 −21% |
| Salt | 10.8 g | 10.8 g | 3.8 +184% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 688 Hot sauces products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other hot sauces
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Piments 54%, eau, sel de cuisine, amidon modifié de maïs, acidifiant: acide acétique, conservateur: E202,
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 100g
- Serving size
- 100 g
- Sold in
- Germany, Switzerland
- Barcode
- 7613269027423
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Sambal Oelek?
Sambal Oelek contains 38 kcal per 100 g and about 38 kcal per serving (100 g).
How much sugar is in Sambal Oelek?
Sambal Oelek has 1.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Sambal Oelek 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.
Is Sambal Oelek vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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