Gochujang Hot Pepper Paste

Packaged product Vegetables CJ Foods

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Gochujang Hot Pepper Paste contains 167 kcal per 100 g.

Roughly 92% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 8% from alcohol and 0% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).

That is close to the median for vegetables on FoodFactly (154 kcal per 100 g).

100 g provides 55% of the Daily Value for manganese, 19% of the Daily Value for copper and 12% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).

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

Gochujang Hot Pepper Paste by CJ Foods, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
167kcal per 100 g
0 gprotein
3 gcarbohydrates
0 gfat

Nutrition facts

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
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 167 kcal
Total fat L 0 g 0%
Saturated fat L 0 g 0%
Cholesterol L 0 mg 0%
Sodium L 120 mg 5%
Total carbohydrates L 3 g 1%
Dietary fiber L 0 g 0%
Total sugars L 2 g
Added sugars L 16.7 g 33%
Protein L 0 g 0%
Vitamin A L 0 µg0%
Vitamin C L 8.8 mg10%
Vitamin D L 0.072 µg0.4%
Vitamin E L 0.48 mg3%
Thiamin (B1) L 0.15 mg12%
Riboflavin (B2) L 0.008 mg0.6%
Niacin (B3) L 0.11 mg0.7%
Pantothenic acid (B5) L 0.29 mg6%
Vitamin B6 L 0.084 mg5%
Folate (B9) L 15.6 µg4%
Vitamin B12 L 0 µg0%
Calcium L 27.1 mg2%
Iron L 1.3 mg7%
Magnesium L 45 mg11%
Phosphorus L 127 mg10%
Potassium L 193 mg4%
Zinc L 1.1 mg10%
Copper L 0.17 mg19%
Manganese L 1.3 mg55%
Selenium L 6 µg11%
Iodine L 8.5 µg6%

% 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

Carbohydrates: 92%Alcohol: 8%167kcal / 100 g
  • Carbohydrates 92%
  • Alcohol 8%

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

Manganese55%Copper19%Thiamin (B1)12%Selenium11%Magnesium11%Phosphorus10%Zinc10%Vitamin C10%Iron7%Pantothenic acid (B5)6%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein0 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables (median 1.2 g)
  • Sugars2 gabove the median for vegetables (median 1.8 g)
  • Fat0 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables (median 7.6 g)
  • Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables (median 1 g)
  • Sodium120 mgin the lowest quarter of vegetables (median 894 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal0 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water27.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Sugars and starch (1)
Starch L33.2 g
Carotenoids (1)
Beta-carotene L32.5 µg
Other components (2)
Water L27.8 g
Alcohol L0.14 g

Product details

Brand
CJ Foods
Barcode
0807176710722
Category
groceries
Nutri-Score
B 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, 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.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 0807176710722. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 29, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 70/100 (how it is calculated).

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Gochujang Hot Pepper Paste?

100 g of Gochujang Hot Pepper Paste has 167 kcal.

How much protein is in Gochujang Hot Pepper Paste?

Gochujang Hot Pepper Paste contains 0 g of protein per 100 g (0% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 0% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables, that is in the lowest quarter (median 1.2 g).

How many carbs are in Gochujang Hot Pepper Paste?

Gochujang Hot Pepper Paste has 3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 2 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 0 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 (55% DV), copper (19% DV), Thiamin (B1) (12% DV), selenium (11% 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 120 mg of sodium, 5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated May 29, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.