Gochujang fermented chile paste

Packaged product Snacks Milkimchi Inc.

Gochujang fermented chile paste contains 206 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 tbsp, 17 g (17 g) provides about 35 kcal.

Roughly 77 % of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 12 % from fat and 11 % from protein (estimated with general energy factors).

That is more energy than the typical item in snacks on FoodFactly, where the median is 100 kcal per 100 g across 3.461 products.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

206kcal per 100 g
5,9 gprotein
41,2 gcarbohydrates
2,9 gfat
35kcal in serving, 1 tbsp, 17 g (17 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 206 kcal
Total fat L 2,9 g 4 %
Saturated fat L 0 g 0 %
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 0 mg 0 %
Sodium L 1.120 mg 49 %
Total carbohydrates L 41,2 g 15 %
Dietary fiber L 0 g 0 %
Total sugars L 29,4 g
Protein L 5,9 g 12 %

% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.

Nutritional breakdown

Protein: 11 %Carbohydrates: 77 %Fat: 12 %206kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 11 %
  • Carbohydrates 77 %
  • Fat 12 %

Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).

Nutritional insights

  • Protein5,9 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 0 g)
  • Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of snacks (median 1,1 g)
  • Sugars29,4 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 1,8 g)
  • Fat2,9 gabove the median for snacks (median 0 g)
  • Sodium1.120 mgabove the median for snacks (median 789 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal2,9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Values by source

More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.

Per 100 g Open Food FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 206 kcal206 kcal
Protein 5,9 g5,9 g
Carbohydrates 41,2 g41,2 g
Fat 2,9 g2,9 g
Fiber 0 g0 g
Sugars 29,4 g29,4 g
Sodium 1.118 mg1.120 mg

Product details

Brand
Milkimchi Inc.
Barcode
0855230002122
Label serving
1 Tbsp (17 g)
Category
salat- snacks
Nutri-Score
E as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Gochujang [sweet rice powder, salt, corn syrup, soybean flour, malt syrup, dried chile pepper flakes], vinegar, unrefined sugar, sesame seeds, soy sauce [water, wheat, soybeans, salt]. may contain citric acid.

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: EddikeSukkerSalt

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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Gochujang fermented chile paste?

100 g of Gochujang fermented chile paste has 206 kcal. Serving, 1 tbsp, 17 g (17 g): about 35 kcal.

How much protein is in Gochujang fermented chile paste?

Gochujang fermented chile paste contains 5,9 g of protein per 100 g (12 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1 g in serving, 1 tbsp, 17 g (17 g). About 11 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other snacks, that is among the highest quarter (median 0 g).

How many carbs are in Gochujang fermented chile paste?

Gochujang fermented chile paste has 41,2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 29,4 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Gochujang fermented chile paste?

Gochujang fermented chile paste contains 2,9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0 % of the Daily Value).

How much sodium is in Gochujang fermented chile paste?

100 g contains 1.120 mg of sodium, 49 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated 22. april 2020. FoodFactly last checked it on 6. november 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.

Source of the nutrition information

  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 1862444. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 26. februar 2020. Imported 6. november 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0855230002122. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 22. april 2020. Imported 6. november 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).

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