Soy sauce nutrition, glycemic index, calories and serving size
Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu)
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Soy sauce
Glycemic index ⓘ
Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
15 (low)
Serving Size ⓘ
Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs)
1 tbsp (16 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ
PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula.On PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower negative value is the more alkaline the effect is. 0 is neutral.
-1.4 (alkaline)
Calories
53
Sodium
Potassium
Magnesium
Manganese
Calcium
Explanation: This food contains more Sodium than 99% of foods. More importantly, although there are several foods (1%) which contain more Sodium, this food itself is rich in Sodium more than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly it is relatively rich in Potassium, Magnesium, Manganese and Calcium
Soy sauce Glycemic index (GI)
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Macronutrients chart
Protein:
16%
Daily Value: 16%
8.14 g of 50 g
Fats:
1%
Daily Value: 1%
0.57 g of 65 g
Carbs:
2%
Daily Value: 2%
4.93 g of 300 g
Water:
4%
Daily Value: 4%
71.15 g of 2,000 g
Other:
15.21 g
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Nutrition Facts
___ servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per Serving
Calories
53
% Daily Value*
2%
Total Fat
1g
0%
Saturated Fat
0g
0%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
5,493mg
2%
TotalCarbohydrate
5g
4%
Dietary Fiber
1g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
8g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
33mg
3%
Iron
1mg
6%
Potassium
435mg
12%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
Low in Cholesterol
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High level of Cholesterol may be dangerous for your health, especially if you suffer from cardio-vascular deseases.
No Trans Fats
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Trans fats tend to increase risk of coronary heart disease according to various studies. The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) states that trans fats increase levels of LDL and decrease levels of HDL. According to NAS trans fatty acid consumption should be as low as possible while consuming a nutritionally adequate diet.
Low in Saturated Fats
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 recommends using less than 10 percent of calories from saturated fats link
Low in Sodium
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Extensive usage of sodium is not recommended for the people suffering from hypertonia.
Low in Sugars
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Using too much sugars can lead to weight gain or diabetes.
Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
33 mg of 1,000 mg
3%
Iron:
1.45 mg of 18 mg
8%
Magnesium:
74 mg of 400 mg
19%
Phosphorus:
166 mg of 1,000 mg
17%
Potassium:
435 mg of 3,500 mg
12%
Sodium:
5493 mg of 2,400 mg
229%
Zinc:
0.87 mg of 15 mg
6%
Copper:
0.043 mg of 2 mg
2%
Manganese:
1.018 mg of 2 mg
51%
Selenium:
0.5 µg of 70 µg
1%
Choline:
18.3 mg of 550 mg
3%
Mineral chart - relative view
Sodium
5493 mg
TOP 1%
Potassium
435 mg
TOP 15%
Magnesium
74 mg
TOP 17%
Manganese
1.018 mg
TOP 32%
Calcium
33 mg
TOP 42%
Phosphorus
166 mg
TOP 49%
Iron
1.45 mg
TOP 49%
Zinc
0.87 mg
TOP 57%
Choline
18.3 mg
TOP 76%
Copper
0.043 mg
TOP 83%
Selenium
0.5 mg
TOP 89%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
0 IU of 5,000 IU
0%
Vitamin E :
0 mg of 20 mg
0%
Vitamin D:
0 µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0 mg of 60 mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.033 mg of 2 mg
2%
Vitamin B2:
0.165 mg of 2 mg
10%
Vitamin B3:
2.196 mg of 20 mg
11%
Vitamin B5:
0.297 mg of 10 mg
3%
Vitamin B6:
0.148 mg of 2 mg
7%
Folate, total:
14 µg of 400 µg
4%
Vitamin B12:
0 µg of 6 µg
0%
Vitamin K:
0 µg of 80 µg
0%
Folic acid (B9):
0 µg of 400 µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Folate, total
14 µg
TOP 54%
Vitamin B2
0.165 µg
TOP 55%
Vitamin B6
0.148 µg
TOP 56%
Vitamin B3
2.196 µg
TOP 57%
Vitamin B5
0.297 µg
TOP 74%
Vitamin B1
0.033 µg
TOP 80%
Vitamin K
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin E
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Folic acid (B9)
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin C
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin A
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
96 mg of 280 mg
34%
Threonine:
271 mg of 1,050 mg
26%
Isoleucine:
318 mg of 1,400 mg
23%
Leucine:
537 mg of 2,730 mg
20%
Lysine:
381 mg of 2,100 mg
18%
Methionine:
97 mg of 1,050 mg
9%
Phenylalanine:
353 mg of 1,750 mg
20%
Valine:
332 mg of 1,820 mg
18%
Histidine:
174 mg of 700 mg
25%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.263 g
Carbohyrates breakdown for Soy sauce
Starch:
g
Sucrose:
0.1 g
Glucose:
0.3 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content / ratio for Soy sauce
Sugars:
0.4 g
Fiber:
0.8 g
All nutrients for Soy sauce per 100g
| Nutrient | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Value | Comparison |
| Protein | 19% | 50% | 8.14g |
2.9 times more than Broccoli 
|
| Fats | 1% | 79% | 0.57g |
58.4 times less than Cheese 
|
| Carbs | 2% | 60% | 4.93g |
5.7 times less than Rice 
|
| Calories | 2% | 86% | 53kcal |
1.1 times more than Orange 
|
| Fructose | 0% | 100% | 0g |
N/A 
|
| Sugars | 0% | 72% | 0.4g |
22.4 times less than Coca-Cola 
|
| Fiber | 2% | 53% | 0.8g |
3 times less than Orange
|
| Calcium | 3% | 42% | 33mg |
3.8 times less than Milk 
|
| Iron | 8% | 49% | 1.45mg |
1.8 times less than Beef 
|
| Magnesium | 19% | 17% | 74mg |
1.9 times less than Kidney bean 
|
| Phosphorus | 24% | 49% | 166mg |
1.1 times less than Chicken meat 
|
| Potassium | 9% | 15% | 435mg |
3 times more than Cucumber 
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| Sodium | 229% | 1% | 5493mg |
11.2 times more than White Bread 
|
| Zinc | 8% | 57% | 0.87mg |
7.3 times less than Beef
|
| Copper | 0% | 83% | 0.04mg |
3.3 times less than Shiitake 
|
| Vitamin A | 0% | 100% | 0IU |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin E | 0% | 100% | 0mg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin D | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin C | 0% | 100% | 0mg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin B1 | 2% | 80% | 0.03mg |
8.1 times less than Pea 
|
| Vitamin B2 | 10% | 55% | 0.17mg |
1.3 times more than Avocado 
|
| Vitamin B3 | 11% | 57% | 2.2mg |
4.4 times less than Turkey meat 
|
| Vitamin B5 | 3% | 74% | 0.3mg |
3.8 times less than Sunflower seed 
|
| Vitamin B6 | 7% | 56% | 0.15mg |
1.2 times more than Oat 
|
| Folate, total | 4% | 54% | 14µg |
4.4 times less than Brussels sprout 
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin K | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A
|
| Folic acid (B9) | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A 
|
| Tryptophan | 0% | 79% | 0.1mg |
3.2 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0% | 80% | 0.27mg |
2.7 times less than Beef
|
| Isoleucine | 0% | 80% | 0.32mg |
2.9 times less than Salmon 
|
| Leucine | 0% | 81% | 0.54mg |
4.5 times less than Tuna 
|
| Lysine | 0% | 78% | 0.38mg |
1.2 times less than Tofu 
|
| Methionine | 0% | 83% | 0.1mg |
Equal to Quinoa 
|
| Phenylalanine | 0% | 80% | 0.35mg |
1.9 times less than Egg
|
| Valine | 0% | 82% | 0.33mg |
6.1 times less than Soybean
|
| Histidine | 0% | 81% | 0.17mg |
4.3 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Cholesterol | 0% | 100% | 0mg |
N/A
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| Trans Fat | 0% | 100% | 0g |
N/A 
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| Saturated Fat | 0% | 83% | 0.07g |
80.8 times less than Beef
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0% | 82% | 0.09g |
111.4 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0% | 74% | 0.26g |
179.4 times less than Walnut 
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References
The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented seperately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link of the food presented on this page can be found below.