How many calories are in Gochujang?

100 g of Gochujang has 227 kcal.

How much protein is in Gochujang?

Gochujang contains 6.4 g of protein per 100 g (13% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 11% of its calories come from protein.

How many carbs are in Gochujang?

Gochujang has 44.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 22.9 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.

How much fat is in Gochujang?

Gochujang 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 Gochujang?

100 g contains 2,680 mg of sodium, 117% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated March 27, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.

Gochujang

Packaged product Vegetables Ajumma Republic

Gochujang 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).

The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.

Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors

227kcal per 100 g

6.4 gprotein

44.2 gcarbohydrates

2.8 gfat

Nutrition facts

Amount

The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
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	2,680 mg	117%
Total carbohydrates L	44.2 g	16%
Dietary fiber	not reported
Total sugars L	22.9 g
Added sugars L	23.6 g	47%
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

Saturated fat0.6 gbelow the median for vegetables (median 1.2 g)
Sodium2,680 mgin the top quarter of vegetables (median 339 mg)
Protein per 100 kcal2.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Other components (1)

Alcohol L	0 g

Product details

Brand: Ajumma Republic
Barcode: 8809410721459
Quantity: 500 g
Category: Red pepper paste
Packaging: en:plastic-pot-with-film
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 (6.12%), Water, Salt, Garlic, Onion), Water, Salt, Red chilli pepper powder (3.88%), 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 flour Salt Garlic Onion

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

Source of the nutrition information

Open Food Facts, record 8809410721459. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 27, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.

Last updated: November 7, 2026. Data quality score: 80/100 (how it is calculated).

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