Sambal Oelek
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Sambal Oelek by Bamboo Garden scores 7/10 for Clean Label based on no additives detected.
Sambal Oelek by Bamboo Garden provides 69 calories, 1.1g protein, 0.9g fat, and 12.1g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.6g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Clean Label health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding its nutritional aspects.
- ✓Very low calorie density at just 69 kcal per 100g, making it a good choice for volume eating.
- ✓Very low in saturated fat (0.2g per 100g), which is beneficial for cardiovascular health.
- ✓Contains no detected additives — a clean ingredient list.
- ⚠High sodium content (1440mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
Deep Analysis
Sambal Oelek by Bamboo Garden is a lower-calorie option in the hot sauces category at 69 kcal per 100g, compared to the category average of 113. Standout protein at 1.1g per 100g — 87% above average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 69 kcal per 100g (category avg: 113)
- •Protein: 1.1g per 100g (category avg: 0.6g)
- •Sugars: 11.0g per 100g (category avg: 16.3g)
- •Saturated fat: 0.2g per 100g
- •Sodium: 1440mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for people managing calorie intake or on a weight loss plan.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sodium at 1440mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 2880mg — roughly 125% of the daily limit.
Better Alternatives
Sambal Oelek is a solid choice in its category. For variety, browse other top-scoring hot sauces products on NutritionRanked.