Gochujang
Packaged product Soups and Sauces JayOne
Data check: the calories do not match the protein, carbohydrate and fat values. The source data may contain an error, so treat these values with caution.
Gochujang contains 100 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 tbsp, 20 g (20 g) provides about 20 kcal.
Roughly 85% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 9% from protein and 6% from alcohol (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in soups and sauces on FoodFactly, where the median is 145 kcal per 100 g across 29,897 products.
100 g provides 44% of the Daily Value for iodine, 30% of the Daily Value for iron and 19% of the Daily Value for manganese.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 100 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 1,840 mg | 80% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 50 g | 18% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 25 g | |
| Added sugars L | 20 g | 40% |
| Protein L | 5 g | 10% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0.003 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.072 mg | 0.5% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.01 mg | 0.8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.006 mg | 0.5% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.089 mg | 0.6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.034 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) L | 2.6 µg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron L | 5.4 mg | 30% |
| Magnesium L | 27.6 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus L | 54.3 mg | 4% |
| Potassium L | 470 mg | 10% |
| Zinc L | 0.62 mg | 6% |
| Copper L | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Manganese L | 0.43 mg | 19% |
| Selenium L | 0.79 µg | 1% |
| Iodine L | 66.1 µg | 44% |
% 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 85%
- Alcohol 6%
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 gin the top quarter of soups and sauces (median 1.3 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of soups and sauces (median 0.5 g)
- Sugars25 gin the top quarter of soups and sauces (median 4 g)
- Fat0 gin the lowest quarter of soups and sauces (median 4.2 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of soups and sauces (median 0.5 g)
- Sodium1,840 mgin the top quarter of soups and sauces (median 613 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water33.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 30.6 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 30.3 µg |
|---|
Other components (3)
| Water L | 33.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 2.2 g |
| Vitamin A, IU L | 1,500 IU |
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 Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 225 kcal | 100 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g | 5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 45 g | 50 g |
| Fat | 2.5 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 5 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 20 g | 25 g |
| Sodium | 2,050 mg | 1,840 mg |
Product details
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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?
100 g of Gochujang has 100 kcal. Serving, 1 tbsp, 20 g (20 g): about 20 kcal.
How much protein is in Gochujang?
Gochujang contains 5 g of protein per 100 g (10% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1 g in serving, 1 tbsp, 20 g (20 g). About 9% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other soups and sauces, that is among the highest quarter (median 1.3 g).
How many carbs are in Gochujang?
Gochujang has 50 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 25 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Gochujang?
Gochujang 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 contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iodine (44% DV), iron (30% DV), manganese (19% DV), copper (11% DV) and potassium (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Gochujang?
100 g contains 1,840 mg of sodium, 80% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated August 19, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 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 2024891. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 17, 2018. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0678108151179. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated August 19, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 75/100 (how it is calculated).
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