Nutrition facts · Sauces and condiments
Calories in Soy sauce
Soy sauce has 53 calories per 100 g, and 1 tbsp (16 g) has 8 calories. Most of those calories come from protein, with 8.1 g per 100 g, followed by carbs at 4.9 g, while fat is minimal at 0.6 g.
Calories come from: Carbs 34% · Fat 9% · Protein 57%
Common servings
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per 100 g | 100 g | 53 kcal | 8.1 g | 4.9 g | 0.6 g |
| 1 tbsp | 16 g | 8 kcal | 1.3 g | 0.8 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 tsp | 5.3 g | 3 kcal | 0.4 g | 0.3 g | 0 g |
| 1 packet | 8.9 g | 5 kcal | 0.7 g | 0.4 g | 0.1 g |
Full nutrition (Per 100 g)
| Calories | 53 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 8.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.9 g |
| of which sugars | 0.4 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Fat | 0.6 g |
| of which saturated | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 5,493 mg |
What changes the calories
- Sweetened soy sauces and glazes such as teriyaki contain added sugar, so they are higher in calories than plain shoyu.
- Soy sauce is often mixed with oil, honey or sugar in marinades and stir-fry sauces, and those additions usually contribute far more calories than the soy sauce itself.
- Different styles, such as tamari or reduced-sodium versions, can vary slightly in calories and macros from regular soy and wheat soy sauce.
- Portion habits matter more than the label suggests, since a free pour over rice or noodles can easily be several tablespoons.
Tips for logging it accurately
- Measure soy sauce with a tablespoon or teaspoon, or weigh it, rather than estimating a pour from the bottle.
- If you used a takeaway packet, log it as 1 packet (8.9 g, 5 calories) instead of guessing a spoon size.
- When soy sauce is part of a marinade or dressing, log the oil, sugar or honey separately, or use BerryFit's photo scanning to capture the whole dish.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a tablespoon of soy sauce?
One tablespoon (16 g) of soy sauce has 8 calories, with 1.3 g protein, 0.8 g carbs and 0.1 g fat.
How many calories are in a soy sauce packet?
A single packet (8.9 g) has 5 calories. It provides 0.7 g protein, 0.4 g carbs and 0.1 g fat.
Does soy sauce have carbs?
Yes, but only a little. Soy sauce has 4.9 g of carbs per 100 g, which works out to 0.8 g per tablespoon and 0.3 g per teaspoon.
Is soy sauce lower in calories than other sauces?
It is similar to many savory condiments. Soy sauce has 53 calories per 100 g, compared with 51 for oyster sauce, 60 for mustard and 77 for Worcestershire sauce.
Similar foods
Calories in common foodsValues per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu), FDC ID 174277); servings use USDA portion weights. Real foods vary by variety, ripeness and preparation.
The text on this page was written with the help of AI (Anthropic's Claude) and checked against the numbers in a separate review. The numbers themselves come only from USDA.
