sauce

Soy Sauce — Nutrition & Culinary Profile

Soy sauce is a deeply savory, umami-rich liquid condiment brewed from fermented soybeans, roasted grain, brine, and Aspergillus oryzae molds. It serves as a foundational seasoning in Asian cuisines, adding complex salty and earthy notes to marinades, stir-fries, and dipping sauces.

Calories53kcal

Protein8.14g

Fat0.57g

Carbohydrates4.93g

Fiber0.8g

Sugar0.4g

Density1.120000004768372g/ml

Portion15g

Shelf life730days

Vitamins

A0mg

C0mg

D0mg

E0mg

K0mg

B10.06mg

B20.15mg

B33.95mg

B50.38mg

B60.2mg

B918mg

B120mg

Minerals

Calcium33mg

Iron1.47mg

Magnesium74mg

Phosphorus136mg

Potassium435mg

Sodium5493mg

Zinc0.87mg

Selenium1.2mg

Culinary profile

sweetness2

acidity4

bitterness3

umami10

aroma8

texturethin liquid

Properties

glycemic index15

glycemic load0

ph4.8

water activity0.8

Diets

✓ vegan✓ vegetarian✓ keto✓ low carb

Processing states

raw

Fresh, unprocessed ingredient. Store refrigerated.

53 kcal4°C72 hrs

boiled

Cooked in boiling water. Softer texture, some nutrient loss to water.

54.06 kcal4°C48 hrs

steamed

Steamed. Minimal nutrient loss, retains natural texture.

53.53 kcal4°C48 hrs

baked

Oven-baked. Moderate water loss, flavour concentration.

58.3 kcal4°C48 hrs

grilled

Grilled over high heat. Fat drips off, smoky flavour.

57.24 kcal4°C24 hrs

fried

Pan-fried or deep-fried in oil. Higher fat and calorie content.

121.4 kcal4°C24 hrs

smoked

Smoked. Extended shelf life, concentrated flavour, lower moisture.

60.95 kcal4°C168 hrs

frozen

Frozen at -18°C. Nutrition virtually unchanged. Thaw before use.

53 kcal-18°C2160 hrs

dried

Dried/dehydrated. Highly concentrated nutrients. Rehydrate before cooking.

162.53 kcal20°C4320 hrs

pickled

Pickled in brine or vinegar. Acidic taste, extended shelf life.

50.35 kcal4°C720 hrs

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