Calories in Soy sauce
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Soy sauce contains 53 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (16 g) provides about 8 kcal.
Roughly 57% of its calories come from protein, with 34% from carbohydrates and 9% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
100 g provides 18% of the Daily Value for magnesium, 14% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 13% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 53 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.57 g | 0.7% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.073 g | 0.4% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 5,490 mg | 239% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4.9 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Total sugars C | 0.4 g | |
| Protein C | 8.1 g | 16% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.033 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.17 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.2 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.15 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 14 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 18.3 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 33 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 1.5 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium C | 74 mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus C | 166 mg | 13% |
| Potassium C | 435 mg | 9% |
| Zinc C | 0.87 mg | 8% |
| Copper C | 0.043 mg | 5% |
| Selenium C | 0.5 µg | 0.9% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 57%
- Carbohydrates 34%
- Fat 9%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein per 100 kcal15.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water71.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.088 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.26 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.23 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.058 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.08 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.029 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 71.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 14 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Soy sauce
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soy sauce, reduced sodium, made from hydrolyzed vegetable protein | 90 | 8.2 g | 14.4 g | 0.31 g |
| Soy sauce, reduced sodium | 57 | 9.1 g | 5.6 g | 0.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) | 53 | 8.1 g | 4.9 g | 0.57 g |
| Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu), low sodium | 57 | 9.1 g | 5.6 g | 0.3 g |
| Soy sauce made from hydrolyzed vegetable protein | 60 | 7 g | 7.8 g | 0.51 g |
| Vitasoy USA, Nasoya Lite Firm Tofu | 54 | 8.3 g | 1.3 g | 1.7 g |
| MORI-NU, Tofu, silken, extra firm | 55 | 7.4 g | 2 g | 1.9 g |
| MORI-NU, Tofu, silken, lite extra firm | 38 | 7 g | 1 g | 0.7 g |
| Soy sauce made from soy (tamari) | 60 | 10.5 g | 5.6 g | 0.1 g |
| Vitasoy USA Nasoya, Lite Silken Tofu | 43 | 8.2 g | 0 g | 1.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in soy sauce?
100 g of soy sauce has 53 kcal. 1 tablespoon (16 g): about 8 kcal. Guideline amount per piece of sushi (2 g): about 1 kcal. 1 individual packet (9 g): about 5 kcal.
How much protein is in soy sauce?
Soy sauce contains 8.1 g of protein per 100 g (16% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.3 g in 1 tablespoon (16 g). About 57% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in soy sauce?
Soy sauce has 4.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.8 g of fiber and 0.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in soy sauce?
Soy sauce contains 0.57 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.073 g is saturated (0.4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does soy sauce contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are magnesium (18% DV), Niacin (B3) (14% DV), phosphorus (13% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in soy sauce?
100 g contains 5,490 mg of sodium, 239% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2707442. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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