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Soy Sauce — per 100gB
Condiments & Sauces · #12 of 25

Soy Sauce

per 100g · Asian sauces

45/100B tier
Calories53
Protein8.1g
Fiber0.8g
Sodium549mg
Sugar0.4g

Graded B — 45 out of 100, #12 of 25 condiments & sauces. Protein carries the score (100/100); micronutrients drags it down (0/100).

The short version: Liquid umami. A little goes a long way; a lot goes on everything.

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories53
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.6g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g0%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 5490mg239%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g3%
Total Sugars 0.4g
Protein 8.1g16%
Iron 1.4mg8%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 45

Protein ×5100
Low saturated fat ×1598
Low sugar ×2596
Fiber ×525
Micronutrients ×100
Low sodium ×400

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#12 of 25 in Condiments & Sauces. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Soy Sauce healthy?

It grades B — 45 out of 100, #12 of 25 condiments & sauces in our system. Liquid umami. A little goes a long way; a lot goes on everything.

How many calories are in Soy Sauce?

53 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Soy Sauce calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.