Gochujang Fermented Chile Paste
Processing Score
7.3Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 16 ingredients, including artificial colors and corn syrup. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
855230002122
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size17 g
Amount per serving
Calories
35
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.5g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 190mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate 7g
3%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 5g
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
5 listed · 2 flagged for reviewGOCHUJANG [SWEET RICE POWDER, SALT, CORN SYRUP, SOYBEAN FLOUR, MALT SYRUP, DRIED CHILE PEPPER FLAKES], VINEGAR, UNREFINED SUGAR, SESAME SEEDS, SOY SAUCE [WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT]. MAY CONTAIN CITRIC ACID.
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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.
- Corn-Based SweetenersStrong UPF marker
In this product: Gochujang [Sweet Rice Powder, Salt, Corn Syrup, Soybean Flour, Malt Syrup, Dried Chile Pepper Flakes].
HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Unrefined Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soy Sauce [Water, Wheat, Soybeans, Salt]. May Contain Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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About our scores and this content
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