Hot red pepper paste
Packaged product Vegetables Maeil
Hot red pepper paste contains 227 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 78% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 11% from protein and 11% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in vegetables on FoodFactly, where the median is 140 kcal per 100 g across 23,090 products.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 227 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 2.8 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat L | 0.6 g | 3% |
| Sodium L | 2,440 mg | 106% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 44 g | 16% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 23 g | |
| Added sugars L | 21.9 g | 44% |
| Protein L | 6.4 g | 13% |
% 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 78%
- Fat 11%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein6.4 gabove the median for vegetables (median 2.5 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables (median 2 g)
- Sugars23 gin the top quarter of vegetables (median 2.1 g)
- Fat2.8 gbelow the median for vegetables (median 5.2 g)
- Saturated fat0.6 gbelow the median for vegetables (median 1.1 g)
- Sodium2,440 mgin the top quarter of vegetables (median 333 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
- Brand
- Maeil
- Barcode
- 4601197000178
- Quantity
- 500g
- Category
- Red pepper paste
- Nutri-Score
- E as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Wheat flour, Corn syrup, Mixed seasoning (Red chilli pepper powder, Water, Salt, Garlic, Onions), Water, Salt, Red chilli pepper powder, Ethyl alcohol, Hydrolyzed wheat protein
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Wheat flourSaltGarlicOnion
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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 Hot red pepper paste?
100 g of Hot red pepper paste has 227 kcal.
How much protein is in Hot red pepper paste?
Hot red pepper paste contains 6.4 g of protein per 100 g (13% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 11% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables, that is above the median (median 2.5 g).
How many carbs are in Hot red pepper paste?
Hot red pepper paste has 44 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 23 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Hot red pepper paste?
Hot red pepper paste contains 2.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.6 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Hot red pepper paste?
100 g contains 2,440 mg of sodium, 106% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated March 26, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 4601197000178. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 26, 2026. Imported November 8, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
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