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Wasabi paste

Wasabi paste is a ready-to-use, sharp and pungent condiment, with formulations ranging from wasabi-based products to horseradish and mustard blends.

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About Wasabi paste

Wasabi paste is a prepared condiment sold as a ready-to-use paste, rather than a fresh wasabi rhizome. It is commonly served in small amounts with Japanese-style foods or stirred into sauces. Its color is usually pale to vivid green, and its texture is smooth and thick enough to hold a shape.

Products vary: some contain fresh or reconstituted wasabi, while many use horseradish, mustard, coloring, and other ingredients. The flavor is sharp and pungent, with intensity and persistence depending on the formulation and freshness. It is sold refrigerated or shelf-stable, in tubes or other containers.

Ingredient type
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Wasabi paste nutrition & diet

Wasabi paste nutritional value

Wasabi paste

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
292kcal
Protein
2.2g
Carbs
46.1g
Fat
10.9g

Reference values per 100 g for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, recipes, brands and preparation can differ.

Nutrition comparisons depend on the formulation; products based on wasabi can differ substantially from horseradish-based pastes, and added salt, oil, or other ingredients may affect the finished product.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Wasabi paste ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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