Calories in Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu)
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Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) contains 53 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (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).
That is less energy than the typical item in legumes and legume products on FoodFactly, where the median is 127 kcal per 100 g across 312 foods.
100 g provides 44% of the Daily Value for manganese, 18% of the Daily Value for magnesium and 14% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 53 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.57 g | 0.7% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.073 g | 0.4% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 5,493 mg | 239% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4.9 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Total sugars ? | 0.4 g | |
| Protein M | 8.1 g | 16% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.033 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.17 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.2 mg | 14% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 0.3 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.15 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 14 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline ? | 18.3 mg | 3% |
| Calcium M | 33 mg | 3% |
| Iron M | 1.5 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium M | 74 mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus M | 166 mg | 13% |
| Potassium M | 435 mg | 9% |
| Zinc M | 0.87 mg | 8% |
| Copper M | 0.043 mg | 5% |
| Manganese M | 1 mg | 44% |
| 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
- Protein8.1 gbelow the median for legumes and legume products (median 8.9 g)
- Fiber0.8 gin the lowest quarter of legumes and legume products (median 5.3 g)
- Sugars0.4 gin the lowest quarter of legumes and legume products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat0.57 gin the lowest quarter of legumes and legume products (median 1.4 g)
- Saturated fat0.073 gin the lowest quarter of legumes and legume products (median 0.21 g)
- Sodium5,493 mgin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 41 mg)
- 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 ? | 0.088 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.26 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 0.1 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 0.3 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose Z | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan C | 0.096 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine C | 0.27 g |
| Isoleucine C | 0.32 g |
| Leucine C | 0.54 g |
| Lysine C | 0.38 g |
| Methionine C | 0.097 g |
| Cystine C | 0.12 g |
| Phenylalanine C | 0.35 g |
| Tyrosine C | 0.24 g |
| Valine C | 0.33 g |
| Arginine C | 0.46 g |
| Histidine C | 0.17 g |
| Alanine C | 0.29 g |
| Aspartic acid C | 0.72 g |
| Glutamic acid C | 1.6 g |
| Glycine C | 0.3 g |
| Proline C | 0.49 g |
| Serine C | 0.39 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.23 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.058 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.08 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.029 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (12)
| Water M | 71.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 15.2 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 222 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 14 µg |
| Betaine M | 29.8 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu)
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu), low 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 | 53 | 8.1 g | 4.9 g | 0.57 g |
| Soy sauce, reduced 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 made from soy and wheat (shoyu)?
100 g of soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) has 53 kcal. 1 tbsp (16 g): about 8 kcal. 1 tsp (5.3 g): about 3 kcal. 1 individual packet (8.9 g): about 5 kcal.
How much protein is in soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu)?
Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) contains 8.1 g of protein per 100 g (16% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.3 g in 1 tbsp (16 g). About 57% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other legumes and legume products, that is below the median (median 8.9 g).
How many carbs are in soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu)?
Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) 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 made from soy and wheat (shoyu)?
Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) 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 made from soy and wheat (shoyu) contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (44% DV), 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 made from soy and wheat (shoyu)?
100 g contains 5,493 mg of sodium, 239% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 174277. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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