Vietnamese hot sauce
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Vietnamese hot sauce by Chin Su scores 5/10 for Heart Health based on very low saturated fat.
Vietnamese hot sauce by Chin Su provides 100 calories, 0.0g protein, 0.0g fat, and 20.0g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 0.0g of protein per 100 calories. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Very low calorie density at just 100 kcal per 100g, making it a good choice for volume eating.
- ✓Very low in saturated fat (0.0g per 100g), which is beneficial for cardiovascular health.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sodium content (2100mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
- ⚠High sugar content (20.0g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
Deep Analysis
Vietnamese hot sauce by Chin Su sits near the middle of the hot sauces category with 100 kcal per 100g (category avg: 113).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 100 kcal per 100g (category avg: 113)
- •Protein: 0.0g per 100g (category avg: 0.6g)
- •Sugars: 20.0g per 100g (category avg: 16.3g)
- •Sodium: 2100mg 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 2100mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 4200mg — roughly 183% of the daily limit.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Vietnamese hot sauce doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for lower-sugar options in the same category, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the hot sauces category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Water, sugar, chili pepper, salt, modified food starch, garlic, rice vinegar, dextrose (2% or less), tomato paste, monosodium glutamate, citric acid, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate (preservative), canola oil, chili pepper extracts, natural flavor, sodium metabisulfite (preservative), disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate, FD&C Yellow No. 6, wasabi powder, FD&C Red No. 40.