Por Kwan · Oriental, Mexican and Ethnic Sauces
Por Kwan, Instant Hot and Sour Paste, Tom Yum Paste
One Tbsp (15g) serving of Por Kwan, Instant Hot and Sour Paste, Tom Yum Paste has 50 calories, 0g of sugars and 1120mg of sodium, as submitted by Wildwood Herbal to USDA (FoodData Central 2031221, record updated Jun 25, 2017).
Values for the declared serving and per 100 g. FoodData Central 2031221, 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 Wildwood Herbal submitted to USDA, for the declared 15g serving. They are rounded as FDA requires labels to round; the package in your hand is the authority. Check the USDA record.
- UPC
- 8850643027818
- 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, none of the 3,347 oriental, mexican and ethnic sauces products in USDA's branded database has less sugar, and it has more sodium than 99% of them.
Where the calories come from: 17% carbohydrate, 75% fat and 8% 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 | 0 g | 8.5 g | 0% |
| Sodium | 7,467 mg | 967 mg | 99% |
| Protein | 6.7 g | 0 g | 82% |
| Calories | 333 | 117 | 92% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release; category statistics computed by GetFoodFacts from 3,347 products, one per barcode.
Other paste in this aisle
246 of the 3,347 oriental, mexican and ethnic sauces products are named paste. Per 100 g their median is 188 calories, 2,200 mg of sodium and 3.4 g of protein; 242 have less sodium than this one.
| Other brands with less sodium | Sodium per 100 g | Calories per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Thai Style Red Curry Paste MAGGI | 5,833 mg | 250 |
| Mae Ploy, Red Curry Paste MAE PLOY | 5,700 mg | 100 |
| Red Curry Paste KANOKWAN | 4,900 mg | 100 |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release: products in this aisle whose name contains "paste", one per barcode.
What is in it
Ingredients (as submitted): SOY BEAN OIL, LEMON GRASS, SALT, SHALLOT, GALANGA, CHILI, WATER, DRIED SHRIMP, LIME, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, KAFFIR LIME LEAVES, CITRIC ACID, GARLIC, SUGAR, PAPRIKA COLOR.
The statement lists 15 ingredients at the top level, beginning with Soy Bean Oil, Lemon Grass, Salt. 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 Jun 25, 2017), not the label on the shelf today.
Source: the ingredient statement Wildwood Herbal submitted to USDA (FoodData Central 2031221).
More Por Kwan oriental, mexican and ethnic sauces
| Product | Calories per 100 g | Sugars per 100 g | Sodium per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Satay Peanut Sauce For Chicken and Pork | 240 | 16 g | 880 mg |
| Por Kwan, Ground Chilli with Frid Garlic | 467 | 0 g | 1,067 mg |
| Por Kwan, Instant Beef Flavor Paste | 150 | 10 g | 6,000 mg |
| Por Kwan, Panang Red Curry with Onion & Potatoes | 73 | 1.82 g | 673 mg |
| Por Kwan, Chilli Paste with Holy Basil Leaves | 67 | 0 g | 600 mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release.
Questions about this product
How many calories are in Por Kwan, Instant Hot and Sour Paste, Tom Yum Paste?
50 per 1 Tbsp (15g) serving, and 333 per 100 g.
How much sodium is in Por Kwan, Instant Hot and Sour Paste, Tom Yum Paste?
1120mg per serving (49% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value).
Is this the label on the package today?
It is the record Wildwood Herbal submitted to USDA, last updated Jun 25, 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