What is Hoisin Sauce?

Hoisin sauce is a thick, fragrant sauce commonly used in Chinese cuisine, known for its sweet and salty flavor.

How can I use Hoisin Garlic Sauce?

It can be used as a marinade, a dipping sauce, or added to stir-fries for extra flavor.

Is Hoisin Sauce gluten-free?

Many hoisin sauces contain wheat, so look for gluten-free options if you have sensitivities.

Condiment

How many calories in Hoisin Garlic Sauce?

Hoisin Garlic Sauce is a rich and flavorful condiment made with soy sauce, garlic, and various seasonings. It's perfect for dipping or adding depth to your dishes.

Per 100 g

120 kcal

1 tablespoon

18 kcal

(15 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
2 g / 100g	25 g / 100g	1 g / 100g

In numbers

Where the calories come from

Protein 7% · Carbs 85% · Fat 8%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 tablespoon (15 g, 18 kcal) is 1% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 tablespoon takes about 4 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Compared with similar foods

Hoisin Garlic Sauce is number 5 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 240 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Spicy Pickled Radishes	40	1 g
Classic Marinara Sauce	70	2 g
Sweet and Spicy Pickles	90	1 g
Roasted Red Pepper Dip	100	2 g
Hoisin Garlic Sauce	120	2 g
Lemon Basil Infused Olive Oil	900	0 g

Nutrition data updated June 14, 2026.

Health score

5/10

Frequently asked questions

What is Hoisin Sauce?: Hoisin sauce is a thick, fragrant sauce commonly used in Chinese cuisine, known for its sweet and salty flavor.
How can I use Hoisin Garlic Sauce?: It can be used as a marinade, a dipping sauce, or added to stir-fries for extra flavor.
Is Hoisin Sauce gluten-free?: Many hoisin sauces contain wheat, so look for gluten-free options if you have sensitivities.

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