Soy sauce made from soy (tamari): Nutrition Facts
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Soy sauce made from soy (tamari) contains 60 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (18 g) provides about 11 kcal.
Roughly 64% of its calories come from protein, with 34% from carbohydrates and 1% 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 25% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 22% of the Daily Value for manganese and 15% of the Daily Value for copper.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 60 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.1 g | 0.1% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.011 g | 0.1% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 5,586 mg | 243% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 5.6 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Total sugars C | 1.7 g | |
| Protein ? | 10.5 g | 21% |
| 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) ? | 0.059 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.15 mg | 12% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 4 mg | 25% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.38 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) C | 18 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 38.4 mg | 7% |
| Calcium ? | 20 mg | 2% |
| Iron ? | 2.4 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium ? | 40 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus ? | 130 mg | 10% |
| Potassium ? | 212 mg | 5% |
| Zinc ? | 0.43 mg | 4% |
| Copper ? | 0.14 mg | 15% |
| Manganese ? | 0.5 mg | 22% |
| Selenium I | 0.8 µg | 1% |
% 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 64%
- Carbohydrates 34%
- Fat 1%
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
- Protein10.5 gabove 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)
- Sugars1.7 gbelow the median for legumes and legume products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat0.1 gin the lowest quarter of legumes and legume products (median 1.4 g)
- Saturated fat0.011 gin the lowest quarter of legumes and legume products (median 0.21 g)
- Sodium5,586 mgin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 41 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal17.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water66 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.017 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.044 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.18 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.41 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.49 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.74 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.73 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.17 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.11 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.53 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.34 g |
| Valine ? | 0.52 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.41 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.22 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.54 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.88 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 2.4 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.44 g |
| Proline ? | 0.81 g |
| Serine ? | 0.48 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) ? | 0.039 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 ? | 0.008 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.017 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.005 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 (11)
| Water ? | 66 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 17.8 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 251 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 18 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| 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 |
| Soy sauce, reduced sodium | 57 | 9.1 g | 5.6 g | 0.3 g |
| Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) | 53 | 8.1 g | 4.9 g | 0.57 g |
| Soy sauce | 53 | 8.1 g | 4.9 g | 0.57 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 |
| Vitasoy USA Organic Nasoya, Tofu Plus Firm | 74 | 9.2 g | 1.7 g | 3.4 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 (tamari)?
100 g of soy sauce made from soy (tamari) has 60 kcal. 1 tbsp (18 g): about 11 kcal. 1 tsp (6 g): about 4 kcal.
Is soy sauce made from soy (tamari) high in protein?
Soy sauce made from soy (tamari) contains 10.5 g of protein per 100 g (21% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.9 g in 1 tbsp (18 g). About 64% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other legumes and legume products, that is above the median (median 8.9 g).
How many carbs are in soy sauce made from soy (tamari)?
Soy sauce made from soy (tamari) has 5.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.8 g of fiber and 1.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in soy sauce made from soy (tamari)?
Soy sauce made from soy (tamari) contains 0.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.011 g is saturated (0.1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does soy sauce made from soy (tamari) contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (25% DV), manganese (22% DV), copper (15% DV), iron (13% DV) and Vitamin B6 (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in soy sauce made from soy (tamari)?
100 g contains 5,586 mg of sodium, 243% 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 174278. 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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