Gochujang Korean Hot Sauce
Processing Score
5.8Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 15 ingredients, including corn syrup. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
859980003026
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size18 g
Amount per serving
Calories
35
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 380mg
17%
Total Carbohydrate 8g
3%
Dietary Fiber N/A
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
12 listed · 2 flagged for reviewWATER, RICE, NON-GMO CORN SYRUP, CANE SUGAR, GLUTEN-FREE SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEANS, SALT), GROUND RED PEPPER, SALT, APPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, WHITE DISTILLED VINEGAR, GARLIC, GRANULATED GARLIC, ONION.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Gochujang Korean Hot Sauce'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: Non-Gmo Corn Syrup.
HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Cane Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
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About our scores and this content
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