Hot Pepper Paste Fermented

Packaged product Vegetables Wang Korea

Hot Pepper Paste Fermented contains 233 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 tablespoon, 15 g (15 g) provides about 35 kcal.

Roughly 77% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 12% from fat and 11% 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 35% of the Daily Value for iodine and 22% of the Daily Value for manganese.

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

Hot Pepper Paste Fermented by Wang Korea, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
233kcal per 100 g
6.7 gprotein
46.7 gcarbohydrates
3.3 gfat
35kcal in serving, 1 tablespoon, 15 g (15 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 233 kcal
Total fat L 3.3 g 4%
Saturated fat L 0 g 0%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 0 mg 0%
Sodium L 2,533 mg 110%
Total carbohydrates L 46.7 g 17%
Dietary fiber L 3.3 g 12%
Total sugars L 26.7 g
Added sugars L 57.1 g 114%
Protein L 6.7 g 13%
Vitamin A L 0 µg0%
Vitamin C L 0 mg0%
Vitamin D L 0.028 µg0.1%
Vitamin E L 0.35 mg2%
Thiamin (B1) L 0.058 mg5%
Riboflavin (B2) L 0.008 mg0.6%
Niacin (B3) L 0.084 mg0.5%
Pantothenic acid (B5) L 0.14 mg3%
Vitamin B6 L 0.041 mg2%
Folate (B9) L 9.9 µg2%
Vitamin B12 L 0 µg0%
Calcium L 0 mg0%
Iron L 0.36 mg2%
Magnesium L 22.8 mg5%
Phosphorus L 49.8 mg4%
Potassium L 110 mg2%
Zinc L 0.46 mg4%
Copper L 0.076 mg8%
Manganese L 0.52 mg22%
Selenium L 3.3 µg6%
Iodine L 52.7 µg35%

% 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: 77%Fat: 12%233kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 11%
  • Carbohydrates 77%
  • Fat 12%

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

Iodine35%Manganese22%Copper8%Selenium6%Magnesium5%Thiamin (B1)5%Zinc4%Phosphorus4%Pantothenic acid (B5)3%Folate (B9)2%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein6.7 gabove the median for vegetables (median 2.5 g)
  • Fiber3.3 gin the top quarter of vegetables (median 2 g)
  • Sugars26.7 gin the top quarter of vegetables (median 2.1 g)
  • Fat3.3 gbelow the median for vegetables (median 5.2 g)
  • Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables (median 1.1 g)
  • Sodium2,533 mgin the top quarter of vegetables (median 333 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal2.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water30.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Sugars and starch (1)
Starch L12.7 g
Carotenoids (1)
Beta-carotene L30.8 µg
Other components (2)
Water L30.7 g
Alcohol L0 g

Product details

Brand
Wang Korea
Barcode
0087703022164
Quantity
1kg
Label serving
1 tablespoon (15 g)
Category
gochujang
Nutri-Score
E as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

CORN SYRUP, WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, RED PEPPER POWDER, SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE AS A PRESERVATIVE. CONTAINS WHEAT.

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: Wheat flourSalt

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Hot Pepper Paste Fermented?

100 g of Hot Pepper Paste Fermented has 233 kcal. Serving, 1 tablespoon, 15 g (15 g): about 35 kcal.

How much protein is in Hot Pepper Paste Fermented?

Hot Pepper Paste Fermented contains 6.7 g of protein per 100 g (13% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1 g in serving, 1 tablespoon, 15 g (15 g). 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 Pepper Paste Fermented?

Hot Pepper Paste Fermented has 46.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.3 g of fiber and 26.7 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.

How much fat is in Hot Pepper Paste Fermented?

Hot Pepper Paste Fermented contains 3.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Hot Pepper Paste Fermented contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iodine (35% DV) and manganese (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Hot Pepper Paste Fermented?

100 g contains 2,533 mg of sodium, 110% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated April 1, 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

  • Open Food Facts, record 0087703022164. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 1, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.

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

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