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Soy sauce calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of soy sauce contains 57 calories, with 9.1 g of protein, 5.6 g of carbohydrate and 0.3 g of fat. It provides 0.7 g of fiber and 0.5 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from protein.
Where the calories come from
Protein 59% Carbs 36% Fat 5%
How soy sauce compares
Per 100 g, against the closest legumes in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soy sauce | 57 kcal | 9.1 g | 5.6 g | 0.3 g |
| Tamari soy sauce | 60 kcal | 10.5 g | 5.6 g | 0.1 g |
| Shoyu soy sauce | 53 kcal | 8.1 g | 4.9 g | 0.6 g |
| Nasoya lite firm tofu | 54 kcal | 8.3 g | 1.3 g | 1.7 g |
| Mori-Nu silken extra firm tofu | 55 kcal | 7.4 g | 2 g | 1.9 g |
Nutrition facts for soy sauce
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 57 kcal |
| Protein | 9.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 5.6 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Fiber | 0.7 g |
| Sugar | 0.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Salt | 9 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in soy sauce
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Manganese | 1 mg | 44% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.24 mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 69 mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 166 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16 mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 352 mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.79 mg | 7% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common soy sauce servings
How many calories in a portion of soy sauce — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp (5 g) | 2.9 kcal | 0.5 g | 0.3 g | 0 g |
| 1 tbsp (14 g) | 8 kcal | 1.3 g | 0.8 g | 0 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 57 kcal | 9 g | 6 g | 0 g |
| 1 cup (255 g) | 145 kcal | 23 g | 14 g | 1 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in soy sauce?
Soy sauce has 57 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in soy sauce?
Soy sauce contains 9.1 g of protein per 100 g.
Is soy sauce low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Soy sauce has 5.6 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Is soy sauce low in calories?
Compared with other legumes it is: 57 kcal per 100 g versus a category median of 132 kcal.
Are these soy sauce calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #172473 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
