Red Hot Pepper Paste
Packaged product Soups and Sauces Peru Food
Red Hot Pepper Paste contains 56 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 tbsp, 18 g (18 g) provides about 10 kcal.
Roughly 100% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 0% from protein and 0% from fat (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 29,935 products.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 56 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium L | 1,440 mg | 63% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 11.1 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 0 g | 0% |
% 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 100%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein0 gin the lowest quarter of soups and sauces (median 1.3 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of soups and sauces (median 4 g)
- Fat0 gin the lowest quarter of soups and sauces (median 4.2 g)
- Sodium1,440 mgin the top quarter of soups and sauces (median 613 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
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 | 56 kcal | 56 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11.1 g | 11.1 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | n/a | n/a |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1,444 mg | 1,440 mg |
Product details
Ingredients
Red hot pepper, water, salt, citric acid as acidulant, potassium sorbate as preservative
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Salt
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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 Red Hot Pepper Paste?
100 g of Red Hot Pepper Paste has 56 kcal. Serving, 1 tbsp, 18 g (18 g): about 10 kcal.
How much protein is in Red Hot Pepper Paste?
Red Hot Pepper Paste contains 0 g of protein per 100 g (0% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0 g in serving, 1 tbsp, 18 g (18 g). About 0% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other soups and sauces, that is in the lowest quarter (median 1.3 g).
How many carbs are in Red Hot Pepper Paste?
Red Hot Pepper Paste has 11.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Red Hot Pepper Paste?
Red Hot Pepper Paste contains 0 g of fat per 100 g.
How much sodium is in Red Hot Pepper Paste?
100 g contains 1,440 mg of sodium, 63% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated July 17, 2025. 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 2009650. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated May 21, 2018. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0812125009222. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated July 17, 2025. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 80/100 (how it is calculated).
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