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Hoisin Sauce — per 100gC
Condiments & Sauces · #19 of 25

Hoisin Sauce

per 100g · Asian sauces

29/100C tier
Calories22
Protein3.3g
Fiber2.8g
Sodium162mg
Sugar27.3g

Graded C — 29 out of 100, #19 of 25 condiments & sauces. Low saturated fat carries the score (97/100); micronutrients drags it down (0/100).

The short version: Peking duck's sweet, sticky sidekick.

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories22
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.4g4%
Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
Cholesterol 3mg1%
Sodium 1620mg70%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g10%
Total Sugars 27.3g
Protein 3.3g7%
Iron 1mg6%
Vitamin C 0.4mg0%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 29

Low saturated fat ×1597
Low sugar ×2538
Fiber ×521
Protein ×510
Low sodium ×408
Micronutrients ×100

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#19 of 25 in Condiments & Sauces. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Hoisin Sauce healthy?

It grades C — 29 out of 100, #19 of 25 condiments & sauces in our system. Peking duck's sweet, sticky sidekick.

How many calories are in Hoisin Sauce?

22 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Hoisin Sauce calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.