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Soybean paste
Soybean paste by Cj Cheiljedang Corp. provides 125 kcal per 100 g, with 5 g of sugars and 10 g of protein. That is 74% less 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 Cooking helpers category. Contains: gluten, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 Tbsp (20 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 125 kcal | 25 kcal | 336 −63% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 10 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 5.3 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 25 g | 5 g | 2% | 54.6 −54% |
| Total sugars | 5 g | 1 g | 19.1 −74% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 17.2 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 5 g | 1 g | 4% | 7.4 −32% |
| Protein | 10 g | 2 g | 4% | 8.7 +15% |
| Salt | 9.9 g | 2 g | 3.9 +154% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1676 Cooking helpers 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 cooking helpers
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Water, soybean, wheat flour, salt, fermented soybean powder, cooking rice wine, wheat, soybean powder, malt, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate
- Allergens
- GlutenSoybeans
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 Tbsp (20 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0807176702185
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Soybean paste?
Soybean paste contains 125 kcal per 100 g and about 25 kcal per serving (1 Tbsp (20 g)).
How much sugar is in Soybean paste?
Soybean paste has 5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Soybean paste 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 Soybean paste contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated August 5, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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