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Gochujang Roundup

We analyzed 25 products to help you choose the healthiest & safest options.

Finding the perfect Gochujang shouldn't feel like a guessing game. At CakeID, we take food transparency seriously. We have analyzed over 25 products in this category, breaking down every ingredient list to uncover hidden additives, excessive sugar levels, and potential allergens.

Whether you are searching for strictly Vegan options, Gluten-Free snacks, or simply want to avoid high-processed foods, our algorithm ranks products based on a comprehensive Health Score. Below is our definitive ranking of the safest and healthiest Gochujang you can buy in 2026, sorted by their ingredient purity.

Editor's Quick Picks

Detailed Reviews

Calories
233
Sugar
20g
Lucky

Seoul Gochujang, Korean Chili Pepper Paste

Ingredients: Gochugaru (red pepper powder), raw sugar, mixed seasoning (red pepper, salt, garlic, onion), water, rice, wheat flour, salt, wheat grain, soybean, rice flour, ethyl alcohol, yeast extract, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, aspergillus oryzae, grapefruit seed extract

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
235
Protein
17g
Nagoya

Nasoya Plantspired Plant-based Steak Gochujang Flavor

Ingredients: Hydrated Textured Vegetable Protein[Water, Textured Soy Protein(Soybean Protein, Rice Flour, Wheat Gluten, Cocoa Powder)] Plant Based Gochujang Sauce[Sugar, Water, Red Pepper Paste{Corn Syrup, Chili Sauce(Red Pepper Powder, Salt, Garlic, Onion), Water, Wheat Flour, Seasoning Powder(Wheat, Red Pepper Powder, Salt, Dextrose, Garlic Powder), Wheat, Salt, Ethyl Alcohol(To Protect Quality), Flour Mix(Wheat, Rice), Red Pepper Powder, Rice Flour, Koji}, Corn Syrup, Soy Sauce(Water, Defatted Soybeans), Garlic, Salt, Red Pepper Powder, Contains 2% or Less Of: Vegetable Soup Base{Water, Corn Syrup, Onion, Green Onion, Napa Cabbage, Radish, Salt, Enzyme(Protease), Yeast Extract}, Wheat Protein, Apple Concentrate, Pear Concentrate, Paprika Oleoresin(for color), Yeast Extract, Garlic Powder, Dextrose, Koji, Soybean Oil.

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Contains Corn Syrup
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Calories
167
Sugar
33g
Chung Jung One

Gochujang Korean chili sauce

Ingredients: Water, Brown Rice, Sugar, Red Pepper Powder, Salt, Garlic, Rice Wine, Tapioca Syrup, Rice Syrup, Vinegar, Onion, Mustard Powder, Cane Sugar

The Good

  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
220
Sugar
22g
Daesang America

gochujang

Ingredients: Water, corn syrup, brown rice, red pepper powder, sea salt, isomalto oligosaccharide, spirts, garlic, soybean, soybean cultured with aspergilus cryzae, roasted soybean powder, glutrous brown rice flour, onion, monosodium glutamate, yeast extracts, seed malt, dextrin.

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Contains Corn Syrup
  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
205
Sugar
18g
Milkimichi

Mother In Laws Gochujang

Ingredients: Glutinous rice powder, salt, non-gmo soybean flour, malt syrup, chile flake powder.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
312
Sugar
13g
Trader Joe's

Korean Gochujang Sauce

Ingredients: gochujang paste, water, sugar, soy sauce, soy sauce powder, soybeans, wheat, salt, garlic, dried onion, red pepper seasoning, dried red pepper, water, salt, red pepper, sesame oil, brown rice, vinegar, canola oil, modified corn starch, sesame oil, natural flavor, ethyl alcohol, potassium sorbate, paprika oleoresin

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
237
Sugar
45g
Unknown

Gochujang sauce

Ingredients: Gochujang sauce (water, brown sugar, wheat, onion, red pepper powder, soy sauce [defatted soybean, wheat, salt, koji, water], garlic, salt, cooking rice wine, defatted soybean powder, citric acid, xanthan gum, koji), sugar, distilled vinegar, soy sauce (water, wheat, soybeans, salt, alcohol), salted sake (water, rice, koji, salt), salt, yeast extract, oleoresin capsicum.

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
353
Sugar
24g
Milkimchi Inc.

Mother in laws gochujang fermented chile sauce garlic

Ingredients: Gochujang (sweet rice powder, salt, corn syrup, soybean flour, malt syrup, dried chile pepper flakes), toasted sesame oil, unrefined sugar, water, sesame seeds, ginger puree, garlic puree, soy sauce (water, wheat, soybeans, salt).

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Contains Corn Syrup
  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
214
Sugar
29g
Trader Joe's

Gochujang Paste

Ingredients: RICE, TAPIOCA SYRUP, RED PEPPER SEASONING (RED PEPPER POWDER, WATER, SALT, GARLIC, ONION), WATER, SEA SALT, ETHYL ALCOHOL (TO PRESERVE). MAY CONTAIN SOY, WHEAT.

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
167
Sugar
50g
O'Food

Gochujang

Ingredients: Corn syrup, red pepper mixed seasoning(red pepper powder, sea salt, garlic, onion), rice flour, water, isomalto oligosaccharide, fermented soybean paste(soybean, fermented soybean, roasted soybean powder, salt, seed malt), sea salt, red pepper powder, spirits, yeast extract powder (yeast extracts, dextrin), glutinous rice, seed malt

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Contains Corn Syrup
  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
222
Sugar
28g
Sempio

Gochuchang

Ingredients: Fermented rice paste(rice, salt, koji-starter, water), corn syrup, hot pepper powder, soybean paste(soybean, water, salt, koji-starter), distilled alcohol(derived from agricultural products), salt, wheat extract, fermented soy seasoning(soybean, water, salt, wheat extract, distilled alcohol, yeast extract), water.

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Contains Corn Syrup
  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
117
Sugar
13g
Surasang

Gochujang Mustard

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The Good

  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
166
Sugar
5g
Mosaic Foods

Gochujang Power Bowl

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The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
243
Sugar
11g
Ofood

Cold Noodles With Gochujang Sauce

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The Good

  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
115
Sugar
4g
HT Traders

Gochujang Chicken with Kimchi

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The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
179
Sugar
5g
Mings

Spicy Gochujang Noodles

Ingredients: Ingredients updating...

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
200
Sugar
25g
Chung Jung One

Gochujang

Ingredients: Soybean, hot pepper, glutinous rice, salt, fermented alcohol, spirits, garlic, soy bean grits, brown rice flour, soybean oil, wheat flour, monosodium glutamate, wheat, yeast, seed malt, dextrin

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
500
Protein
13g
Sahale Snacks

Gochujang Almonds

Ingredients: Ingredients updating...

The Good

  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
182
Sugar
6g
Lotte

Gochujang Bibimbap Samgak Kimbap

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The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
219
Sugar
13g
Milkimchi

Everyday Mother In Law's Gochujang Korean Chile Sauce Original

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The Good

  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
0
Sugar
0g
Trader Joe's

Gochujang Korean Fermented Red Pepper Paste

Ingredients: RICE, TAPIOCA SYRUP, RED PEPPER SEASONING (RED PEPPER POWDER, WATER, SALT, GARLIC, ONION), WATER, SEA SALT, ETHYL ALCOHOL (TO PRESERVE)

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
200
Sugar
27g
haepyo

gochujang

Ingredients: Ingredients updating...

The Good

  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
200
Sugar
0g
Grandmother

Gochujang Hot Pepper Paste, Fermented

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The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
151
Sugar
2g
Fusia Asian Inspirations

Spicy Tuna with Gochujang Kimbap

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The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
189
Protein
11g
Devour

Devour Big bowl Spicy Gochujang Pork Mac & Cheese

Ingredients: Ingredients updating...

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are products in the Gochujang category always vegan?+
Not necessarily. We analyzed over 25 products in the Gochujang category on CakeID. While some are plant-based, many contain hidden animal ingredients like milk powder, whey, or gelatin. Always check the "Is Vegan" status on our product pages.
How does CakeID rank the best Gochujang?+
We rank Gochujang based on their nutritional value, ingredient cleanliness (fewer additives), and vegan compatibility. Products with lower sugar and simpler ingredients rank higher.
Can I find low-calorie Gochujang here?+
Yes! Our list highlights the nutritional details of each product. Look for the "Calories" badge on the product cards above to find low-calorie options.