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How many calories are in soy sauce?

1 tbsp (16 ml) of soy sauce has about 8 calories, with 1.3g protein, 0.8g carbohydrates and 0.1g fat.

Soy sauce is a salty, fermented condiment made from soybeans that adds deep umami flavor to dishes.

Calories

8

Per serving
1 tbsp (16 ml)

1.3g Protein
0.8g Carbs
0.1g Fat
0.1g Fiber

of which sugars: 0.1g

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are averages and vary by brand and preparation.

Calories and macros by amount

Amount Calories ProteinCarbsFat
1 tbsp (16 ml) 8 1.3g0.8g0.1g
Per 100 g 50 8.1g5g0.6g

Where the calories come from

Share of calories from each macronutrient

Protein 56% Carbs 34% Fat 10%

Burn it off

Roughly how long it takes to burn 8 calories:

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2
min
Walking
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1
min
Running
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1
min
Cycling

Estimated for a ~70 kg (154 lb) adult; your rate varies.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in soy sauce?

1 tbsp (16 ml) of soy sauce has about 8 calories, with 1.3g protein, 0.8g carbohydrates and 0.1g fat.

How much protein is in soy sauce?

1 tbsp (16 ml) of soy sauce contains about 1.3g of protein.

How many carbs and fat are in soy sauce?

1 tbsp (16 ml) of soy sauce contains about 0.8g of carbohydrates and 0.1g of fat.

Is soy sauce good for weight loss?

At about 8 calories per serving, soy sauce can fit a weight-loss plan when it suits your daily calorie budget. Log it by photo with LensNutra to stay on track.

How long does it take to burn off soy sauce?

Burning about 8 calories takes roughly 2 minutes of walking or 1 minutes of running.

Written & maintained by the LensNutra nutrition team · Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central

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