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Vietnamese hot sauce
Vietnamese hot sauce by CHIN-SU provides 100 kcal per 100 g, with 20 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 34% 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 Hot sauces category and comes in a 17.6 oz pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 tsp (5 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 100 kcal | 5 kcal | 119 −16% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 4.3 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.7 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g | 1 g | 0% | 18.5 +8% |
| Total sugars | 20 g | 1 g | 14.9 +34% | |
| Added sugars | 20 g | 1 g | 2% | 9.5 +111% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.3 −100% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.3 −100% |
| Salt | 5.3 g | 0.3 g | 3.8 +38% |
*% 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
Water, sugar, chili pepper, salt, modified food starch, garlic, rice vinegar, dextrose (2% or less), tomato paste, monosodium glutamate, citric acid, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate (preservative), canola oil, chili pepper extracts, natural flavor, sodium metabisulfite (preservative), disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate, FD&C Yellow No. 6, wasabi powder, FD&C Red No. 40.
Additives 7
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 17.6 oz
- Serving size
- 1 tsp (5 g)
- Labels & certifications
- No gluten
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 8936136169552
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Vietnamese hot sauce?
Vietnamese hot sauce contains 100 kcal per 100 g and about 5 kcal per serving (1 tsp (5 g)).
How much sugar is in Vietnamese hot sauce?
Vietnamese hot sauce has 20 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Vietnamese hot 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.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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