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Hoisin Sauces Roundup

We analyzed 12 products to help you choose the healthiest & safest options.

Finding the perfect Hoisin Sauces shouldn't feel like a guessing game. At CakeID, we take food transparency seriously. We have analyzed over 12 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 Hoisin Sauces you can buy in 2026, sorted by their ingredient purity.

Editor's Quick Picks

Detailed Reviews

Calories
240
Sugar
39g
Koon Chun Hing Kee Soy & Sauce Fty.Ltd.

Hoisin Sauce

Ingredients: Sugar, soya bean paste (water, soya bean, salt & wheat flour (cereals containing gluten)), rice vinegar, salted garlic (garlic, salt), sesame seed oil, salted chili (chili, water, salt) & spices

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
143
Sugar
20g
Asian Gourmet

Mandarin Hoisin Sauce

Ingredients: Miso paste (soybeans, rice, salt, saki), sugar, water, apple cider vinegar, wheat flour, spice, garlic, caramel color, salt, beet powder, autolyzed yeast extract, xanthan gum, citric acid, sodium benzoate (preservative), natural flavor.

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Contains Sodium Benzoate
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Calories
225
Sugar
46g
Lee Kum Kee

Hoisin Sauce

Ingredients: Sugar, water, fermented soybean paste (water, salt, soybeans, wheat flour), salt, sweet potato powder, caramel color, modified corn starch, sesame paste, dehydrated garlic, spices, salted chili peppers (chili peppers, salt), acetic acid, red 40.

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Contains Red 40 (Allura Red)
  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
250
Sugar
50g
Lee Kum Kee,Lee Kum Kee (Usa) Foods Inc.

Garlic Hoisin Sauce

Ingredients: Sugar, water, salt, caramel color, garlic, soy flour, modified corn starch, contains less than 2% of soybeans, wheat flour, sesame oil, spices, acetic acid, xanthan gum, citric acid, and sodium benzoate added as a preservative

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Contains Sodium Benzoate
  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
200
Sugar
45g
Lee Kum Kee,Lee Kum Kee (Usa) Foods Inc.

Hoisin Sauce

Ingredients: sugar, water, soybeans, salt, sweet potato, modified cornstarch, sesame seeds, garlic wheat flour, chili pepper, spices, caramel color, acetic acid, fd,c red color no, 40, potassium sorbate added as a preservative,

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
156
Sugar
19g
Ka-Me

Hoisin Sauce

Ingredients: Water, sugar, soybean paste (fermented soybeans, wheat flour, soy sauce, sugar), garlic, corn starch, salt, vinegar, sesame oil, caramel color, spices, xanthan gum (for texture), citric acid (acidulant).

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
270
Sugar
46g
House of Tsang

Hoisin Sauce

Ingredients: Sugar, miso (water, soybeans, rice, salt, koji starter [aspergillus oryzae]), water, red wine vinegar, molasses, wheat flour, mustard flour, ground sesame seeds, spices (includes chili pepper {contains ethoxyquin}), natural flavor.

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
100
Sugar
13g
365 Everyday Value

Organic hoisin sauce

Ingredients: Filtered water, organic cane sugar, organic soy sauce (water, organic soybeans, salt, organic wheat, organic alcohol), organic cider vinegar, organic miso (organic rice koji, organic soybeans, sea salt, water, koji spores [aspergillus oryzae]), organic molasses, organic cornstarch, organic orange juice concentrate, organic ginger puree, organic expeller pressed sesame seed oil, organic onion powder, organic garlic powder, organic caramel color, organic chili powder, organic garlic, organic tamarind, xanthan gum.

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
263
Sugar
47g
Soy Vay

Hoisin Garlic Marinade

Ingredients: Hoisin sauce (sugar, water, soybeans, salt, modified corn starch, wheat flour, caramel color, sesame oil, acetic acid, spices), sugar, soy sauce (water, wheat, soybeans, salt), expeller pressed vegetable oil (soybean and/or canola), dried garlic.

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
211
Sugar
42g
Kroger,Fred Meyer

Hoisin Sauce

Ingredients: SUGAR, WATER, MISO (SOYBEANS, RICE, SEA SALT, KOJI STARTER [ASPERGILLUS ORYZAE]), MOLASSES, PUMPKIN, DISTILLED VINEGAR, GARLIC, SESAME OIL, CARAMEL COLOR, XANTHAN GUM, SPICES, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE)

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Contains Sodium Benzoate
  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
200
Sugar
45g
Lee Kum Kee

Hoisin Sauce

Ingredients: sugar, water, soybeans, salt, sweet potato, modified corn starch, sesame seeds, garlic, wheat flour, chili pepper, spices, caramel color, acetic acid, fd,c red color no, 40, potassium sorbate added as a preservative,

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
239
Sugar
20g
Lee Kum Kee

LEE KUM KEE - Hoisin Sauce

Ingredients: Sugar, Water, Fermented Soybean Paste (Water, Salt, Soybeans, Corn Starch), Salt, Colours (150a, 129), Modified Corn Starch (1422), Rice Vinegar, Sweet Potato Powder, Sesame Paste, Dehydrated Garlic, Spices, Salted Chili Peppers (Chili Peppers, Salt)

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are products in the Hoisin Sauces category always vegan?+
Not necessarily. We analyzed over 12 products in the Hoisin Sauces 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 Hoisin Sauces?+
We rank Hoisin Sauces 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 Hoisin Sauces 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.