Ssam sauce, korean chilli sauce
Ssam sauce, korean chilli sauce by Ssam Sauce provides 167 kcal per 100 g, with 26.7 g of sugars and 6.7 g of protein. That is 171% more 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 Groceries category. Contains: gluten, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 Tbsp (15 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 167 kcal | 25 kcal | 194 −14% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 12.8 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 26.7 g | 4 g | 1% | 16.2 +65% |
| Total sugars | 26.7 g | 4 g | 9.8 +171% | |
| Protein | 6.7 g | 1 g | 2% | 2.8 +136% |
| Salt | 6.5 g | 1 g | 5.9 +11% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 59921 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.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of protein
- 16% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
- Fat-free
- 0 g fat per 100 g (EU: no more than 0.5 g per 100 g)
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 groceries
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Gochujang (fermented rice paste [rice, salt], corn syrup, hot pepper powder, soybean paste [soybean, water, salt], distilled alcohol, salt, wheat extract, fermented soy seasoning [soybean, water, salt, wheat extract], garlic juice concentrate, water), rice wine (water, rice, koji, salt), soy sauce (water, soybeans, wheat, salt), rice vinegar, miso (water, soybeans, rice, salt), sugar, invert sugar, chili peppers, onions, salt, vinegar, xanthan gum, mushroom extract powder (maltodextrin, mushroom extract), citric acid.
- Allergens
- GlutenSoybeans
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 Tbsp (15 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0850281006006
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Ssam sauce, korean chilli sauce?
Ssam sauce, korean chilli sauce contains 167 kcal per 100 g and about 25 kcal per serving (1 Tbsp (15 g)).
How much sugar is in Ssam sauce, korean chilli sauce?
Ssam sauce, korean chilli sauce has 26.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Ssam sauce, korean chilli sauce 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 Ssam sauce, korean chilli sauce contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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