Is Gochujang (Korean Red Chili) Keto?

Asian Sauces
Gochujang (Korean Red Chili) sticker illustration
KETO VERDICTLIMIT

Gochujang works better as a small seasoning than a generous keto sauce: this entry estimates 33.3g net carbs per 100 g. A 5 g portion contributes about 1.7g toward a 20–25 g daily budget. Measure the paste and check the tub, because fermented chili products and sweetened gochujang sauces are not interchangeable.

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YOUR PORTION

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Per 100 g (as listed by source). Curated estimate; estimated values.

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33.3gnet carbs in your portion

Total carbs
33.3g
Fiber
0g
Protein
4g
Fat
2g
Calories
180
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  • Net carbs (100 g)33.3g
  • Protein (100 g)4g
  • Fat (100 g)2g
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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

  • Keep the paste separate from a ready-made gochujang glaze. A pourable sauce may include syrup or other additions beyond the fermented paste described by its name.
  • For a marinade, record the gochujang and every added sweetener before mixing. This page cannot establish the amount of sauce absorbed or left behind on a particular food.
  • Use the paste to season a measured batch rather than coating each portion by eye. Divide the batch consistently so the paste allowance is visible in the finished meal.

PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS

KEEP THE CHILI ACCENT SMALL

Weigh the paste into a bowl before combining it with the rest of the sauce. If you want more heat without more of that paste, choose a separately counted chili condiment rather than silently increasing the gochujang.

Better keto swaps

  • Cholula Hot Sauce — 1.5g net carbs per 100 g (estimate). For a thinner chili accent, this hot sauce can provide heat, though it will not reproduce gochujang’s fermented paste texture.
  • Tabasco Sauce — 0.3g net carbs per 100 g (estimate). Use for heat and acidity in a different sauce recipe. It replaces a seasoning role rather than gochujang’s sweetness or body.
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