Soy sauce (regular sodium, shoyu) nutrition facts
Per 1 tbsp · 16 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1.3g56% of calories
- Carbs0.8g34% of calories
- Fat0.1g10% of calories
- ✓ Low calorie
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sugar free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Soy sauce (regular sodium, shoyu) (1 tbsp, 16 g) has 8.5 calories, with 1.3 g of protein, 0.8 g of carbohydrates and 0.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (56% of calories). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 38% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
Nothing notable
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium38%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 tbsp (16 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 2% |
| Niacin | 0.4 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) | 2 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0 mg | 1% |
| Choline | 3 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 5 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 70 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 27 mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 0.1 μg | 0% |
Full breakdown · 37 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.3 g | — |
| Glycine | 0 g | — |
| Histidine | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Proline | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.1 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0 g | — |
| Valine | 0.1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Kikkoman Soy Sauce71
- Tamari soy sauce60
- Soy sauce (low-sodium, shoyu)57
- Soy sauce (regular sodium, shoyu)53
- Great Value Soy Sauce, Less Sodium36
Burning 9 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 2minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 1minCycling (moderate)
- 1minRunning (6 mph)
- 1minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Soy sauce (regular sodium, shoyu)?
One serving of Soy sauce (regular sodium, shoyu) (1 tbsp) has 8.5 calories, which works out to 53 calories per 100 g. That is about 0.4% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Soy sauce (regular sodium, shoyu) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1.3 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 56% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Soy sauce (regular sodium, shoyu) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 1 g of net carbs and 34% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Soy sauce (regular sodium, shoyu)?
879 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Soy sauce (regular sodium, shoyu)?
0.1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
