QUICK ANSWER
How many calories are in shoyu soy sauce?
The selected soy-and-wheat shoyu record provides 53 kcal per 100 g. Scale from the matching amount and keep other states separate.
53 kcal / 100 gNutrition values describe a reference food state, not every individual item. Variety, water content, preparation and portion weight can change the estimate.
THE NUMBERS
Shoyu soy sauce nutrition facts per 100 g
The values below use the reference state shown at the top of this page. Keeping one gram basis makes it easier to compare foods before translating the values to the portion you actually ate.
- Calories
- 53 kcal
- Protein
- 8.14 g
- Carbohydrate
- 4.93 g
- Fat
- 0.57 g
- Fibre
- 0.8 g
- Sodium
- 5490 mg
- Potassium
- 435 mg
- Phosphorus
- 166 mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy record 174277. Values may be rounded for readability.
SERVING SIZE
Calories by portion and serving weight
Words such as “small,” “medium,” “half” and “one piece” are convenient but imprecise. Grams make the estimate reproducible, particularly when natural foods vary in size.
MACROS
Carbohydrate, protein and fat explained
Protein
8.14 g per 100 g. From Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu).
Carbohydrate
4.93 g per 100 g. From Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu).
Fat
0.57 g per 100 g. From Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu).
MORE THAN CALORIES
Fibre, vitamins and minerals
One food does not need to provide every nutrient. These are the characteristics most useful for understanding where shoyu soy sauce fits in a varied eating pattern.
Sodium
5490 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Potassium
435 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Phosphorus
166 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Manganese
1.02 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
FOOD STATE MATTERS
How preparation changes the nutrition estimate
A reliable calorie entry should describe the food you actually ate—not merely a food with a similar name.
Soy-and-wheat shoyu
Selected reference.
Tamari
Use the tamari label.
Reduced-sodium soy sauce
Use its exact label.
Hydrolyzed-protein sauce
Use that product's label.
PRACTICAL CONTEXT
How shoyu soy sauce can fit different goals
There is no universal “good” or “bad” food. Portion, frequency, the rest of the meal, preferences and individual health needs all matter.
Portion math
At 53 kcal per 100 g, the 5.3 g example is 2.8 kcal.
Fibre check
The selected record lists 0.8 g fibre per 100 g.
Protein check
The selected record lists 8.14 g protein per 100 g.
Best logging move
Measure the sauce used and prefer its label because sodium varies substantially.
QUALITY & SAFETY
How to choose, store and prepare it
Store
Store unopened soy sauce according to bottle directions.
After opening or cutting
After opening, follow the label and keep the cap clean.
Prepare
Use a clean utensil and observe both soy and wheat allergen statements.
Safety boundary
This shoyu record is not tamari; formulation, sodium and storage directions vary by product.
PHOTO LOGGING
How to log shoyu soy sauce more accurately
A food photo can suggest the ingredient, but it cannot always reveal exact weight, hidden oil or preparation details. These checks turn an image guess into a better estimate.
- 01
Match the exact reference state: Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu).
- 02
Use edible grams. Calories are scaled from the selected per-100-g record; named portion weights come from the same local USDA record, while explicitly labelled gram examples are calculated.
- 03
Log oil, sauce, sweetener, salt and recipe ingredients separately.
- 04
Use a separate record when preparation changes the food state.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Shoyu soy sauce calorie and nutrition questions
How many calories are in 100 g of soy sauce?
53 kcal in the selected Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) record.
How much fibre is in soy sauce?
0.8 g per 100 g in the selected record.
Which soy sauce state does this page use?
Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu). State and preparation are part of the answer.
Is this page for tamari?
No. The selected common reference is soy sauce made from soy and wheat, also called shoyu.
How are the portion calories calculated?
Each portion is scaled from 53 kcal per 100 g. Named weights come from the selected source record; calculated gram examples are labelled.
KEEP EXPLORING
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SOURCES & METHOD
Where these numbers come from
Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu), per 100 g edible portion. Numeric nutrition claims use the nutrition-reviewed local USDA record. Named portion claims use source-held weights; explicitly labelled gram examples are calculations from the per-100-g record. The nutrient record does not establish storage duration, clinical advice or food-safety limits; use package directions and current authoritative guidance where relevant.
Open USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy record 174277 ↗Page reviewed 26 August 2026. We show the food state, gram basis and source record so readers can check the estimate instead of treating one number as universally exact.