Gochujang Hot Pepper Paste
Packaged product Vegetables CJ Foods
Gochujang Hot Pepper Paste contains 243 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 80% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 10% from fat and 9% from protein (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.
100 g provides 56% of the Daily Value for manganese, 38% of the Daily Value for iodine and 20% of the Daily Value for copper.
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 | 243 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 2.5 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 2,250 mg | 98% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 45 g | 16% |
| Dietary fiber L | 4.1 g | 14% |
| Total sugars L | 25 g | |
| Added sugars L | 22.2 g | 44% |
| Protein L | 5 g | 10% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 8.8 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D L | 0.074 µg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.49 mg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.15 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.008 mg | 0.6% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.11 mg | 0.7% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.29 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.088 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) L | 15.9 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 29 mg | 2% |
| Iron L | 1.5 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium L | 47.4 mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus L | 133 mg | 11% |
| Potassium L | 206 mg | 4% |
| Zinc L | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Copper L | 0.18 mg | 20% |
| Manganese L | 1.3 mg | 56% |
| Selenium L | 6.1 µg | 11% |
| Iodine L | 57.5 µg | 38% |
% 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 9%
- Carbohydrates 80%
- Fat 10%
- Alcohol 1%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein5 gabove the median for vegetables (median 2.5 g)
- Fiber4.1 gin the top quarter of vegetables (median 2 g)
- Sugars25 gin the top quarter of vegetables (median 2.1 g)
- Fat2.5 gbelow the median for vegetables (median 5.2 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables (median 1.1 g)
- Sodium2,250 mgin the top quarter of vegetables (median 333 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water28 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 34 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 32.5 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 28 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0.33 g |
Product details
- Brand
- CJ Foods
- Barcode
- 0807176710708
- Category
- Vegetables
Ingredients
Wheat Flour, Corn Syrup, Water, Hot Pepper Powder, Salt, Wheat, Defatted Soybean Powder, Distilled Alcohol, Koji.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Wheat flourSalt
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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 Hot Pepper Paste?
100 g of Gochujang Hot Pepper Paste has 243 kcal.
How much protein is in Gochujang Hot Pepper Paste?
Gochujang Hot Pepper Paste contains 5 g of protein per 100 g (10% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 9% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables, that is above the median (median 2.5 g).
How many carbs are in Gochujang Hot Pepper Paste?
Gochujang Hot Pepper Paste has 45 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.1 g of fiber and 25 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Gochujang Hot Pepper Paste?
Gochujang Hot Pepper Paste contains 2.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Gochujang Hot Pepper Paste contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (56% DV), iodine (38% DV), copper (20% DV), Thiamin (B1) (13% DV) and magnesium (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Gochujang Hot Pepper Paste?
100 g contains 2,250 mg of sodium, 98% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated April 19, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 0807176710708. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 19, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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