KETO VERDICTLIMIT
Use sparingly on keto: roughly ~33.3g net carbs per 100g (about 1.7g per teaspoon, brand-dependent). Treat as a potent flavor accent—think 1–2 tsp—rather than a sauce base.
Is Gochujang (Korean Red Chili) Keto?
Asian Sauces
YOUR PORTION
How much are you having?
Scale the published reference values to your portion.
Per 100 g (as listed by source). Curated estimate; estimated values.
How this is calculated
total carbohydrate - fiber. Each published value is multiplied by your portion divided by the reference amount. No extra fiber, sugar alcohol or allulose deductions are applied here.
Grams and milliliters are not interchangeable. Household measures require a food-specific conversion; check your scale or product label.
33.3gnet carbs in your portion
- Total carbs
- 33.3g
- Fiber
- 0g
- Protein
- 4g
- Fat
- 2g
- Calories
- 180
Use sparingly on keto: roughly ~33.3g net carbs per 100g (about 1.7g per teaspoon, brand-dependent). Treat as a potent flavor accent—think 1–2 tsp—rather than a sauce base.
- Net carbs (100 g)33.3g
- Protein (100 g)4g
- Fat (100 g)2g
- Keto verdictLimit portions
NUTRITION FACTS
Per 100 g (as listed by source)
Net Carbs
33.3g
Total Carbs
33.3g
Fiber
0g
Protein
4g
Fat
2g
Calories
180
Source: Curated estimate
Source fit: curated estimate; not an exact source match
Net-carb calculation: total carbohydrate - fiber
A USDA reference record exists, but the displayed basis or macros do not directly reproduce it, so KetoLens does not attribute these values to USDA. Check the current label for packaged products.
Nutrition record reviewed 2026-07-09. Maintained by KetoLens Team.
WHY TO LIMIT IT ON KETO
- Keto-compatible only in teaspoon quantities due to sugar/starch from rice or sweeteners
- Big umami + heat means a little goes a long way—use to season, not smother
- Choose no- or lower-sugar brands when available and measure carefully
PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS
MEASURED MARINADES
Whisk 1–2 tsp with Low Sodium Soy Sauce, Sesame Oil, and garlic for a quick marinade for Chicken Thighs or Salmon.
DIPPING SAUCE
Stir 1 tsp into Avocado Mayo or Garlic Mayo for a creamy, spicy dip.
STIR-FRY GLAZE
Finish a skillet of Shirataki Noodles or Cauliflower Rice with 1 tsp gochujang, soy, and scallions.