Lee Kum Kee · Oriental, Mexican and Ethnic Sauces
Hoisin Sauce
A 2 Tbsp (42g) serving of Hoisin Sauce by Lee Kum Kee has 90 calories, 18g of sugars and 1090mg of sodium, as submitted by Lee Kum Kee (USA) Foods Inc. to USDA (FoodData Central 2039044, record updated Aug 24, 2020).
Values for the declared serving and per 100 g. FoodData Central 2039044, available Oct 28, 2021; USDA record.
Nutrition Facts
* 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. Protein % DV here is not corrected for protein quality.
Computed from the values per 100 g that Lee Kum Kee (USA) Foods Inc. submitted to USDA, for the declared 42g serving. They are rounded as FDA requires labels to round; the package in your hand is the authority. Check the USDA record.
- UPC
- 742812700616
- Category
- Oriental, Mexican and Ethnic Sauces
- Records
- 5 under this UPC; this page shows the newest record of this barcode
How it compares with other oriental, mexican and ethnic sauces
Per 100 g, it has more sugar than 93% of the 3,347 oriental, mexican and ethnic sauces products in USDA's branded database, and it has more sodium than 77% of them.
Where the calories come from: 90% carbohydrate, 10% fat and 0% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).
Where it sits among oriental, mexican and ethnic sauces: sugar per 100 g
| Per 100 g | This product | Median of the category | Share of the category lower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total sugars | 42.9 g | 8.5 g | 93% |
| Sodium | 2,595 mg | 967 mg | 77% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Calories | 214 | 117 | 81% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release; category statistics computed by GetFoodFacts from 3,347 products, one per barcode.
Other sauce in this aisle
2,593 of the 3,347 oriental, mexican and ethnic sauces products are named sauce. Per 100 g their median is 107 calories, 917 mg of sodium and 0 g of protein; 2,000 have less sodium than this one.
| Other brands with less sodium | Sodium per 100 g | Calories per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Spicy Teriyaki Marinade & Grilling Sauce KONA COAST | 2,067 mg | 200 |
| Teriyaki Sauce XYLA | 2,067 mg | 200 |
| Honey Teriyaki Sauce & Marinade SWEET BABY RAY'S | 2,067 mg | 167 |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release: products in this aisle whose name contains "sauce", one per barcode.
What is in it
Ingredients (as submitted): SUGAR, WATER, SOYBEANS, SALT, SWEET POTATO, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SESAME SEEDS, GARLIC, WHEAT FLOUR, CHILI PEPPER, SPICES, CARAMEL COLOR, ACETIC ACID, FD&C RED COLOR NO. 40, POTASSIUM SORBATE ADDED AS A PRESERVATIVE.
The statement lists 15 ingredients at the top level, beginning with Sugar, Water, Soybeans. It has no separate "Contains" line; a major allergen (the nine the FDA requires on labels: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame) may be named inside the ingredients instead. For allergies, read the package: this is the record USDA holds (updated Aug 24, 2020), not the label on the shelf today.
Source: the ingredient statement Lee Kum Kee (USA) Foods Inc. submitted to USDA (FoodData Central 2039044).
More Lee Kum Kee oriental, mexican and ethnic sauces
| Product | Calories per 100 g | Sugars per 100 g | Sodium per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Kum Kee, Peanut Sauce | 214 | 17.86 g | 1,375 mg |
| Lime Cilantro Flavored Hoisin Sauce | 211 | 44.74 g | 2,105 mg |
| Lee Kum Kee, Spare Rib Sauce | 211 | 36.84 g | 4,421 mg |
| Lee Kum Kee, Stir-fry Sauce, Kung Pao | 222 | 27.78 g | 3,944 mg |
| Red Curry Chili Lime Grilling & Dipping Sauce | 205 | 41.03 g | 2,179 mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release.
Questions about this product
How many calories are in Lee Kum Kee Hoisin Sauce?
90 per 2 Tbsp (42g) serving, and 214 per 100 g.
How much sodium is in Lee Kum Kee Hoisin Sauce?
1090mg per serving (47% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value).
Is this the label on the package today?
It is the record Lee Kum Kee (USA) Foods Inc. submitted to USDA, last updated Aug 24, 2020. Recipes change: the package in your hand is the authority.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- this record and every record it is compared with, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what branded, SR Legacy, Foundation and survey records are. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- survey foods and their household portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, its rounding and the Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- 21 CFR 101 subpart D, Nutrient content claims
- the FDA thresholds the comparisons count. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov