
Hoisin sauce nutrition facts
Per 1 tbsp · 16 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein0.5g6% of calories
- Carbs7.1g81% of calories
- Fat0.5g13% of calories
- ✓ Low calorie
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Hoisin sauce (1 tbsp, 16 g) has 35 calories, with 0.5 g of protein, 7.1 g of carbohydrates and 0.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (81% of calories).
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 tbsp (16 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 3% |
| Niacin | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) | 4 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0 mg | 0% |
| Choline | 1 mg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 5 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 19 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 4 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 6 mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.3 μg | 1% |
Full breakdown · 13 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Beta carotene | 1 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.3 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 35 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 7minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 4minCycling (moderate)
- 3minRunning (6 mph)
- 5minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Hoisin sauce?
One serving of Hoisin sauce (1 tbsp) has 35 calories, which works out to 220 calories per 100 g. That is about 1.8% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Hoisin sauce high in protein?
Not especially. It has 0.5 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 6% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Hoisin sauce keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 7 g of net carbs and 81% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Hoisin sauce?
258 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Hoisin sauce?
4.4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.













