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Soy sauce (low-sodium, shoyu)
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Soy sauce (low-sodium, shoyu) nutrition facts

Per 1 tbsp · 16 g

Calories
9
1%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    1.4g
    61% of calories
  • Carbs
    0.9g
    39% of calories
  • Fat
    0g
    0% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low calorie
  • ✓ Fat free
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Sugar free
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Soy sauce (low-sodium, shoyu) (1 tbsp, 16 g) has 9.1 calories, with 1.4 g of protein, 0.9 g of carbohydrates and 0 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (61% of calories). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 25% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
57cal
very low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
15g
Net carbs
1g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0.1g
0.1 g sugar

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

  • Sodium25%

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 tbsp (16 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A0 μg
0%
Vitamin C0 mg
0%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E0.1 mg
0%
Vitamin K0 μg
0%
Thiamine0 mg
1%
Riboflavin (B2)0 mg
3%
Niacin0.2 mg
1%
Vitamin B60 mg
2%
Folate (B9)7 μg
2%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid0.1 mg
1%
Choline5 mg
1%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium5 mg
1%
Iron0.2 mg
3%
Potassium56 mg
1%
Magnesium11 mg
3%
Phosphorus27 mg
4%
Zinc0.1 mg
1%
Copper0 mg
1%
Manganese0.2 mg
7%
Selenium0.1 μg
0%
Full breakdown · 38 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.1 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine0.1 g—
Aspartic acid0.1 g—
Beta carotene0 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fructose0 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0 g—
Glutamic acid0.3 g—
Glycine0.1 g—
Histidine0 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine0.1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0 g—
Monounsaturated fats0 g—
Phenylalanine0.1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0 g—
Proline0.1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine0.1 g—
Sucrose0 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0 g—
Tyrosine0 g—
Valine0.1 g—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

Similar foods

Burning 9 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 2min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 1min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 1min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 1min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Soy sauce (low-sodium, shoyu)?

One serving of Soy sauce (low-sodium, shoyu) (1 tbsp) has 9.1 calories, which works out to 57 calories per 100 g. That is about 0.5% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Soy sauce (low-sodium, shoyu) high in protein?

Not especially. It has 1.4 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 61% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Soy sauce (low-sodium, shoyu) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 1 g of net carbs and 39% 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 (low-sodium, shoyu)?

576 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Soy sauce (low-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.

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