Legumes & beans

Soy sauce made from soy (tamari)

FDC 174278tbsp (18 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 1 · -62 vs Legumes & beans median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Soy sauce made from soy (tamari) is mostly calories with little else, scoring 1 of 100. Within legumes & beans it ranks 57 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (21% DV), a good source of iron (13% DV), a good source of magnesium (10% DV). Most of its 60 calories per 100 grams come from protein. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (5590 mg per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 10.5 g · 64%Carb 5.6 g · 34%Fat 0.1 g · 1%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories60 kcal3%
Total fat0.1 g0%
Saturated fat0.01 g0%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium5590 mg243%
Carbohydrate5.6 g2%
Dietary fiber0.8 g3%
Sugars1.7 g
Protein11 g21%
Potassium212 mg5%
Calcium20 mg2%
Iron2.4 mg13%
Magnesium40 mg10%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0 mg0%

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FDC 174278

Original 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.

Protein21% DV
Iron13% DV
Magnesium10% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the legumes & beans median

Nutrient density1 vs 63 median
Protein / 100 g11 vs 21 median
Fiber / 100 g0.8 vs 5.4 median
Sodium / 100 g5590 vs 203 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu)Density 2 vs 1MisoDensity 3 vs 1Vermicelli, made from soyDensity 29 vs 1

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