Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu)
FDC 174277tbsp (16 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 1 · -62 vs Legumes & beans medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) is mostly calories with little else, scoring 1 of 100. Within legumes & beans it ranks 58 of 60. Per 100 grams it is a good source of magnesium (18% DV), a good source of protein (16% DV). Most of its 53 calories per 100 grams come from protein. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (5490 mg per 100 g).
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 53 kcal | 3% |
| Total fat | 0.57 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.07 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5490 mg | 239% |
| Carbohydrate | 4.9 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Sugars | 0.4 g | |
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16% |
| Potassium | 435 mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 74 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 8 kcal | 0% |
| Total fat | 0.09 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 878 mg | 38% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.79 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.13 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0.06 g | |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% |
| Potassium | 70 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5.3 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.23 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 174277Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the legumes & beans median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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