Lee Kum Kee, Spicy Bean Sauce
Processing Score
7.8Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5.5/10Good
The processing score reflects 24 ingredients, including modified ingredients. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
078895610000
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size17 g
Amount per serving
Calories
25
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 550mg
24%
Total Carbohydrate 3g
1%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 1g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0mg
0%
* 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 · 3 flagged for reviewWATER, FERMENTED SOYBEAN PASTE (WATER, SALT, SOYBEANS, WHEAT FLOUR), SALTED CHILI PEPPERS (CHILI PEPPERS, SALT), SUGAR, TOMATO PASTE, SESAME OIL, OYSTER SAUCE (WATER, SUGAR, SALT, OYSTER EXTRACTIVES (OYSTER, WATER, SALT), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CARAMEL COLOR), SESAME PASTE, SICHUAN PEPPER, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, LACTIC ACID.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Lee Kum Kee, Spicy Bean 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.
- Modified StarchesStrong UPF marker
In this product: Modified Corn Starch.
Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Oyster Sauce (Water, Sugar, Salt, Oyster Extractives (Oyster, Water, Salt), Modified Corn Starch, Caramel Color).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sesame Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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