1 tablespoon (medium) of Sambal (18 g) has 12 calories. That works out to 65 calories per 100 g. It contains 2 g of carbs, 0.3 g of protein, 0.5 g of fat and 0.6 g of fiber. Its 11.7 mg of Vitamin C covers 13% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 25 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Sambal Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

11g

· 4% DV

Protein

1.5g

· 3% DV

Fat

2.5g

· 3% DV

Fiber

3.2g

· 11% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 61% · Protein 8% · Fat 31%

Sambal Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin C

65mg · 72% DV

Vitamin A

320µg · 36% DV

0.25mg · 15% DV

Vitamin E

1.1mg · 7% DV

Minerals

Sodium

670mg · 29% DV

Iron

1mg · 6% DV

Potassium ⭐

210mg · 6% DV

Magnesium

16mg · 4% DV

How Nutritious Is Sambal?

Nutrient density

Medium

45/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

52/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Sambal Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

2.8

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Sambal

To burn the 65 calories in 100 g:

🚶

16min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

7min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

9min

Cycling

🏊

8min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Sambal Processed?

NOVA 2

Minimally Processed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Sambal Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Sambal Good For?

Vegan

✓ Suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

✓ Suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

✓ Suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Sambal Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.4g

MONOUNSATURATED

1.1g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.4g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 4:1

Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sambal

How many calories are in sambal?

Sambal contains 65 calories per 100 g. The same serving provides 11 g of carbohydrates, 2.5 g of fat, and 1.5 g of protein.

Is sambal low glycemic?

Yes, sambal has a glycemic index of 25, which is low. It also provides 3.2 g of fiber per 100 g.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 23, 2026