Ssamjang
Ssamjang is a thick, savory Korean paste made from fermented soybeans and chili peppers. It's a fundamental condiment in Korean cuisine, often served alongside grilled meats and fresh vegetables. The paste is typically used to add a burst of flavor when wrapping ingredients in lettuce or other leafy greens.
Shared meals of this food: 8 · Data updated 2026-10-30
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Nutrition range from shared meals
Per serving
Calories50 kcal50–50 kcal
Carbs5 g5–5 g
Protein3 g3–3 g
Fat2 g2–2.5 g
Median · 25–75% range · Valid samples 8
Per 100g
Calories100 kcal100–120 kcal
Carbs10 g10–10 g
Converted for comparison.
Estimated post-meal glucose (AI)
155mg/dL155–165
AI estimates from shared meals, calculated from a 100 mg/dL baseline. Not measured values.
Measured glucose
Shared meals with a measured record: 0
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Shared meals of this food
Answered with real data
- How many calories is a serving of Ssamjang?
- Across 8 shared meals the median is 50 kcal, with a 25–75% range of 50–50 kcal.
- How many carbs does Ssamjang have?
- The median is 5 g, with a 25–75% range of 5–5 g.
- How much does Ssamjang raise post-meal glucose?
- Across 8 shared meals the median AI estimate is 155 mg/dL, with a 25–75% range of 155–165 mg/dL.
- How many calories is Ssamjang eaten with Steamed Rice, Boiled Pork?
- Across 2 shared meals containing Ssamjang the median was 1870 kcal. Those meals also included Steamed Rice, Boiled Pork.
