Gochujang, Fermented Chile Paste
Processing Score
7.3Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4/10Fair
The processing score reflects 18 ingredients, including artificial colors and corn syrup. The nutrition score reflects high sugar, sodium and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh SugarHigh Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
855230002108
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size17 g
Amount per serving
Calories
60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g
4%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 150mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate 6g
2%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 1g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
8 listed · 2 flagged for reviewGOCHUJANG (SWEET RICE POWDER, SALT, CORN SYRUP, SOYBEAN FLOUR, MALT SYRUP, DRIED CHILE PEPPER FLAKES), TOASTED SESAME OIL, UNREFINED SUGAR, WATER, SESAME SEEDS, GINGER PUREE, GARLIC PUREE, SOY SAUCE (WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT).
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Gochujang, Fermented Chile Paste's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Gochujang (Sweet Rice Powder, Salt, Corn Syrup, Soybean Flour, Malt Syrup, Dried Chile Pepper Flakes), Unrefined Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Toasted Sesame Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
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