Lee Kum Kee · Oriental, Mexican and Ethnic Sauces
Lee Kum Kee, Hoisin Sauce
A 2 Tbsp (42g) serving of Lee Kum Kee, Hoisin Sauce has 100 calories, 20g of sugars and 1060mg of sodium, as submitted by Lee Kum Kee Co. Ltd. to USDA (FoodData Central 2032223, record updated Jul 14, 2017).
Values for the declared serving and per 100 g. FoodData Central 2032223, 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 Co. Ltd. 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
- 078895128031
- Category
- Oriental, Mexican and Ethnic Sauces
- Records
- 4 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 97% of the 3,347 oriental, mexican and ethnic sauces products in USDA's branded database, and it has more sodium than 76% of them.
Where the calories come from: 96% carbohydrate, 0% fat and 4% 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 | 47.6 g | 8.5 g | 97% |
| Sodium | 2,524 mg | 967 mg | 76% |
| Protein | 2.4 g | 0 g | 66% |
| Calories | 238 | 117 | 86% |
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; 1,993 have less sodium than this one.
| Other brands with less sodium | Sodium per 100 g | Calories per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Saigon Sizzle Stir-fry Sauce HOUSE OF TSANG | 2,000 mg | 250 |
| Trader Joes, Sriracha Sauce TRADER JOE'S | 2,000 mg | 125 |
| Gourmet Sauce, Hot & Spicy YASHI | 2,000 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 CORNSTARCH, 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 14 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 Jul 14, 2017), not the label on the shelf today.
Source: the ingredient statement Lee Kum Kee Co. Ltd. submitted to USDA (FoodData Central 2032223).
More Lee Kum Kee oriental, mexican and ethnic sauces
| Product | Calories per 100 g | Sugars per 100 g | Sodium per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Char Siu Sauce | 238 | 59.52 g | 4,524 mg |
| Sauce For Mabo Tofu, Medium Hot | 238 | 23.81 g | 3,571 mg |
| Plum Sauce | 237 | 60.53 g | 1,184 mg |
| Sauce For Lettuce Wrap | 237 | 34.21 g | 1,211 mg |
| Lee Kum Kee, Garlic Hoisin Sauce | 231 | 48.72 g | 2,564 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?
100 per 2 Tbsp (42g) serving, and 238 per 100 g.
How much sodium is in Lee Kum Kee, Hoisin Sauce?
1060mg per serving (46% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value).
Is this the label on the package today?
It is the record Lee Kum Kee Co. Ltd. submitted to USDA, last updated Jul 14, 2017. 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