Sauce for Mabo Tofu
Processing Score
10.8Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 47 ingredients, including corn syrup, modified ingredients, emulsifiers or gums, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
078895148893
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size21 g
Amount per serving
Calories
50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g
3%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 750mg
33%
Total Carbohydrate 7g
3%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 5g
Includes 4g Added Sugars
8%
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0mg
0%
Potassium 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
26 listed · 6 flagged for reviewSUGAR, SOY SAUCE (WATER, SALT, SOYBEANS, WHEAT FLOUR), WATER, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, FERMENTED SOYBEANS PASTE (WATER, SALT, SOYBEANS, WHEAT FLOUR), CHILI BEAN PASTE (CHILI PEPPERS, BROAD BEANS, SALT, WHEAT FLOUR), RICE WINE (WATER, RICE, WHEAT), SESAME OIL, SALTED CHILI PEPPERS (CHILI PEPPERS, SALT), CARAMEL COLOR, SESAME PASTE, FISH EXTRACT (ANCHOVY, SALT), SALT, GINGER, RICE VINEGAR, TOMATO PASTE, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SOYBEAN OIL, DRIED CHILI PEPPERS, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, SICHUAN PEPPERS, SPICES, FLAVOR ENHANCERS (DISODIUM 5'-INOSINATE, DISODIUM 5'-GUANYLATE), SHALLOTS, XANTHAN GUM, NATURAL FLAVOR.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Sauce for Mabo Tofu scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Flavor Enhancers (Disodium 5'-Inosinate, Disodium 5'-Guanylate), Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Cooking Sauces, this product is more processed than about 83% of the 9,519 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Sauce for Mabo Tofu'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: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sesame Oil, Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Tofu vs Tempeh comparison.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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