Nutrition facts
Per 100 grams
- Energy
- 178 kcal744.8 kJ
- Carbohydrates
- 17 g
- Protein
- 12 g
- Total fat
- 7 g
- Dietary fiber
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 0 mg
- Calcium
- 0 mg
Nutrition referenceCondiments
Chili Bean Paste
Chili bean paste, known as doubanjiang, is a spicy, salty fermented paste made from broad beans and chilies. Per 100 g it provides 178 calories with 17 g carbs and 12 g protein.
178
kcalper 100g
- Carbs
- 17g
- Protein
- 12g
- Fat
- 7g
Reference values
About this food
Understanding this nutrition reference
Chili bean paste, known as doubanjiang in Chinese, is a spicy, salty fermented paste made from broad beans, chilies, and salt. It is a key seasoning in Sichuan cooking, used in dishes such as mapo tofu and twice-cooked pork.
Nutritionally, chili bean paste provides protein from the beans along with carbohydrate and oil. Per 100 g it provides about 178 kcal, 17 g of carbohydrates, 12 g of protein, and 7 g of fat. This reference reflects a typical chili bean paste.
Chili bean paste is used in small amounts as a seasoning and is often high in sodium. For accurate tracking, measure by the spoonful, and use the serving sizes below.
Portion guidance
How to use the serving references
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical 1 tbsp serving (about 18 g) provides roughly 32 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Questions and answers
Chili Bean Paste nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in chili bean paste?
Chili bean paste provides about 178 calories per 100 g. A typical 1 tbsp serving (about 18 g) provides roughly 32 calories.
What is doubanjiang?
Doubanjiang is a spicy, salty fermented paste made from broad beans and chilies, a key seasoning in Sichuan cooking.
Is chili bean paste high in protein?
Chili bean paste provides about 12 g of protein per 100 g from the fermented broad beans.
