Branded Food · Lee Kum Kee Co. Ltd.

Lee Kum Kee, Black Bean Sauce

According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 393693, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 18g serving, sourced verbatim.

30
Caloriesmoderate density
1.0g
Proteinlow · 2% DV
3.0g
Carbslow · 1% DV
1.0g
Fatlow · 1% DV
30 calories per 18g serving

Lee Kum Kee, Black Bean Sauce contains 30 calories per 18g serving according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 1.0g of protein, 1.0g of fat, and 3.0g of carbohydrates per serving. Data is sourced verbatim from the Branded Food database, refreshed July 2026.

  • More protein than 38% of USDA whole foods

The verdict

Lee Kum Kee, Black Bean Sauce carries 5.6g of protein per 100g, more than 38% of USDA whole foods.

5.6g
protein per 100g
Top 62%
protein vs USDA whole foods
167
calories per 100g
11.1g
sugar per 100g

Percentile computed against the 7,880 USDA SR Legacy and Foundation whole foods with a protein value, not branded or processed items.

FDA labeling rules →

Lee Kum Kee, Black Bean Sauce by Lee Kum Kee Co. Ltd. contains 30 calories per 18g serving (167 kcal per 100g USDA basis), according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 1.0g of protein, 1.0g of fat, and 3.0g of carbohydrates per 18g serving. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values shown match the FDA-format Nutrition Label, computed per serving from USDA per-100g amounts via the manufacturer-declared serving size. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.

High Sodium

Where this data comes from

USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Lee Kum Kee, Black Bean Sauce is catalogued there as FDC ID 393693, a branded food entry from Lee Kum Kee Co. Ltd.. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC Branded Food program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. The Nutrition Label below shows the per-serving values that match the package; the per-100 g basis is noted where the two differ.

By the per-100g standardization, Lee Kum Kee, Black Bean Sauce reads as high sodium within common dietary frameworks. Check the full breakdown above for vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.

Nutritional Value at a Glance

Lee Kum Kee, Black Bean Sauce balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates without any single macro dominating.

Notable micronutrients include Iron, Fe (22% DV).

Note: at 880mg per 18g serving (38% of the 2,300mg daily limit), this food is relatively high in sodium. Those monitoring salt intake should factor this in.

Allergen indicators

No FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicator was detected in the product name and brand text scan (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame). Absence-of-flag does NOT mean allergen-free. The USDA FoodData Central release does not always include a full ingredient list, always verify with the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the physical package before consumption.

Nutrition Facts Serving size 18g Amount per serving Calories 30 % Daily Value* Total Fat 1g 1% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 880mg 38% Total Carbohydrate 3g 1% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Total Sugars 2g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 1g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 0mg 0% Iron 1mg 4% 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.

Values per 18g serving · 167 kcal per 100g basis

Macro Breakdown

30
Calories per 18g serving
167 kcal per 100g (USDA basis)

30 kcal = 2% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value

0%100%2of 2,000 kcal
30 kcal = 2% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
P: 1.0gF: 1.0gC: 3.0g
1.0g
Protein
2% DV
1.0g
Total Fat
1% DV
3.0g
Carbs
1% DV
2.0g
Sugar
no FDA DV
880mg
Sodium
38% DV

Values shown per 18g serving, match the FDA Nutrition Label panel. USDA stores the raw amounts per 100g; this page applies the manufacturer-declared serving size to render the on-package values.

Where Lee Kum Kee, Black Bean Sauce ranks on protein

Its 5.6g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food, the 7,880 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.

Protein per 100g - Lee Kum Kee, Black Bean Sauce vs every USDA reference food

USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value

6 38th percentile higher than 38% of 7,880 USDA reference foods

0–5: 2,829 USDA reference foods (36%). Below this entry. 5–10: 1,170 USDA reference foods (15%). This entry sits in this band. 10–15: 863 USDA reference foods (11%). Above this entry. 15–20: 783 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 20–25: 1,085 USDA reference foods (14%). Above this entry. 25–30: 826 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 30–35: 230 USDA reference foods (3%). Above this entry. 35–40: 32 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 40–45: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 50–55: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 55–60: 33 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. This food 0 60 every USDA reference food, bucketed by value

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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · July 2026

Full Nutrient Breakdown

Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.

Macronutrients

Nutrient Amount % DV
Carbohydrate, by difference 16.7 G
6%
Energy 167 KCAL
Fiber, total dietary 0.00 G
0%
Protein 5.6 G
11%
Total Sugars 11.1 G
Total lipid (fat) 5.6 G
7%

Vitamins

Nutrient Amount % DV
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 0 MG

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 0 MG
0%
Iron, Fe 4 MG
22%
Sodium, Na 4889 MG
213%
Vitamin A, IU 0 IU

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 0 MG
0%
Fatty acids, total saturated 0.00 G
0%
Fatty acids, total trans 0.00 G

Key takeaways

  • Lee Kum Kee, Black Bean Sauce delivers 1.0g of protein per 100g, more than 38% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
  • It carries 30 calories per 100g.
  • Its standout micronutrient is iron, fe, at 22% of the Daily Value per 100g.
  • Based on its per-100g profile, it fits high sodium patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Lee Kum Kee, Black Bean Sauce? ▼
Lee Kum Kee, Black Bean Sauce contains 30 calories per 18g serving (167 cal per 100g basis, USDA storage). It has 1.0g of protein, 1.0g of fat, and 3.0g of carbohydrates.
What are the macros in Lee Kum Kee, Black Bean Sauce? ▼
Per 18g serving, Lee Kum Kee, Black Bean Sauce has 1.0g protein (13% of calories), 1.0g fat, and 3.0g carbs. Sugar: 2.0g.
How much sodium is in Lee Kum Kee, Black Bean Sauce? ▼
Lee Kum Kee, Black Bean Sauce contains 880mg of sodium per 18g serving, which is 38% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).
Is Lee Kum Kee, Black Bean Sauce keto-friendly? ▼
With only 3.0g of carbs per 18g serving, Lee Kum Kee, Black Bean Sauce can fit into a ketogenic diet. Carbs provide 40% of its total calories.
Is Lee Kum Kee, Black Bean Sauce good for a diet? ▼
Lee Kum Kee, Black Bean Sauce has 30 calories per 18g serving. This is relatively low in calories. Fat content: 1.0g.
What vitamins and minerals are in Lee Kum Kee, Black Bean Sauce? ▼
Lee Kum Kee, Black Bean Sauce is notably rich in Iron, Fe (22% DV). Daily-value percentages are computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis as published in FoodData Central.
How does Lee Kum Kee, Black Bean Sauce compare to other foods? ▼
Lee Kum Kee, Black Bean Sauce provides 30 calories and 1.0g protein per 18g serving. That is 30 calories per gram of protein. Use our compare tool to see how it stacks up against similar foods in the same category.

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Primary source data

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Data Sources & Methodology

Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 393693) — Branded Food database. Verify with USDA →

Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.

How serving-size math works on this page: USDA stores all nutrient amounts on a per-100g basis for consistency across the catalog. Because the manufacturer declared a 18g serving for this product, the headline values (calories, macros) are multiplied by 18/100 = 0.180 to render the same values you would read on the FDA Nutrition Facts panel. The page surfaces both bases for full transparency.

Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.

All federal data sources used on this page

Every figure on GetFoodFacts is rendered directly from official USDA FoodData Central records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.