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| Calories in Gochujang | 256Cal 100g 46 Cal 18g(1 Tbsp) |
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| Diet Friendliness | |
| Appetite Satisfaction | |
| Nutritional Value | |
| Noteworthy Nutrients | Molybdenum,Vitamin E Alpha Tocopherol |
Gochujang is an old Korean condiment. As such, it is used with dishes such as bibimbap, dukbokki and many kinds of jjigae.
Gochujang can be described as red paste with spicy (and a bit sweet) flavor. Its red color and spicy taste comes from red chilli pepper, mixed with glutinous rice and soybean paste. The mixture has to be left outdoors in pots or jars to age under the sun. Once prepared, it can be used with various soups and stews, and even for marinating meat. Some of less common uses for this paste is like a dip for vegetables or potato chips.
Gochujang, by composition, is thick but doesn't contain many calories.
| Calorie |  |
| Diet Friendliness |  |
| Appetite Satisfaction |  |
| Nutritional Value |  |
| Water Content | 32 (%) |
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Miso | 9 g | 20 Cal |
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Mizuame | 4 g | 14 Cal |
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Red Peppers | 3 g | 11 Cal |
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Soy Sauce | 1 g | 1 Cal |
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Mirin | 1 g | 3 Cal |
Nutrition info displayed such as percent meal value and PFC balance scales are based on a 1800 calorie diet for women between ages 18 and 29 years old weighing around 112 pounds and daily nutritional requirements.
（Percent Meal Value）
| Energy | 46 Cal | 536～751Cal |
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| Protein | 1.39g (5.56 Cal) | 15～34g |
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| Fat | 0.63g (5.67 Cal) | 13～20g |
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| Carbohydrate | 9.09g (36.36 Cal) | 75～105g |
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The calories in Gochujang per 18g(1 Tbsp) is 46 calories. Gochujang is calculated to be 256Cal per 100 grams making 80Cal equivalent to 31.25g with 9.09g of mostly carbohydrates、1.39g of protein、0.63g of fat in 18g while being rich in vitamins and minerals such as Molybdenum and Vitamin E Alpha Tocopherol.
Vitamins, ｍinerals, dietary fiber, and sodium content for 18g (1 Tbsp) of Gochujang
（Percent Meal Value）
| Vitamin A Retinol Equivalent | 45μg | 221μgRE |
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| Vitamin E Alpha Tocopherol | 0.92mg | 2.2mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.46μg | 17μg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.32mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.36mg |
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| Niacin | 0.57mg | 3.48mgNE |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.35mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.01μg | 0.8μg |
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| Folate | 3.12μg | 80μg |
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| Pantothenic Acid | 0.11mg | 1.5mg |
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| Biotin | 0.61μg | 17μg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 33mg |
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（Percent Meal Value）
| Sodium | 273.54mg | ～1000mg |
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| Potassium | 118.57mg | 833mg |
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| Calcium | 9.73mg | 221mg |
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| Magnesium | 9.25mg | 91.8mg |
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| Phosphorus | 21.21mg | 381mg |
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| Iron | 0.53mg | 3.49mg |
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| Zinc | 0.14mg | 3mg |
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| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.24mg |
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| Manganese | 0.03mg | 1.17mg |
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| Iodine | 0.01μg | 43.8μg |
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| Selenium | 0.29μg | 8.3μg |
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| Chromium | 0.21μg | 10μg |
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| Molybdenum | 3.45μg | 6.7μg |
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（Percent Meal Value）
| Total Dietary Fiber | 1.89g | 5.7g～ |
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| Sodium Chloride Equivalent | 0.7g | ～2.5g |
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Fatty acid composition in 18g (1 Tbsp) of Gochujang
（Percent Meal Value）
| Saturated Fatty Acids | 0.04g | 3g～4.7g |
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| Monounsaturated Fatty Acids | 0.05g | ～6.2g |
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| Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids | 0.17g | 3g～8.3g |
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| Total Fatty Acids | 0.26g | |
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| N3 Polyunsaturated | 0.03g | |
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（Percent Meal Value）
| N6 Polyunsaturated | 0.14g | |
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| Oleic Acid | 45.9mg | |
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| Linoleic Acid | 135mg | |
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| Alpha Linolenic Acid | 27mg | |
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Amino acid composition in 18g (1 Tbsp) of Gochujang
（Percent Meal Value）
| Isoleucine | 45.1mg | |
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| Leucine | 79.3mg | |
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| Lysine | 49.2mg | |
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| Sulfur Containing Amino Acid Total | 25.8mg | |
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| Aromatic Amino Acid Total | 87mg | |
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| Threonine | 38.1mg | |
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| Tryptophan | 10.97mg | |
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| Valine | 51.7mg | |
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| Histidine | 27.8mg | |
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（Percent Meal Value）
| Arginine | 66.2mg | |
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| Alanine | 47.4mg | |
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| Aspartic Acid | 106.8mg | |
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| Glutamic Acid | 178mg | |
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| Glycine | 42.7mg | |
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| Proline | 52.7mg | |
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| Serine | 50.5mg | |
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| Amino Acid Total | 961mg | |
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| Ammonia | 22.1mg | |
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*Note that do to rounding some nutrient values are shown as not contained in some cases.
*Calculated assuming a 1800 calorie diet of a normal women age 18 to 29 around 112 pounds weight.
*The exact vitamin and mineral content may depend on the method of cooking preparation, transportation method, and processed used for long term storage, collectively.
*Calculated calorie results may vary within a margin of several calories.
Gochujang:Aerobic exercise duration required to burn 46 calories per 18g (1 Tbsp)
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