What is Soy Sauce? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Soy Sauce?

Soy sauce is a liquid condiment and seasoning made from fermented soybeans. Traditionally it was been made with just soy, many versions and brands use wheat as well. Soy sauce is dark brown with a thin viscosity. The flavor is intensely salty and umami. Soy sauce is used to season meats, seafood and vegetables, it is also used in sauces to perk up the flavor of the food and enhance other tastes.

What does Soy Sauce Taste Like?

Salty

Salty is one of the five main tastes. It has a satisfying and addictive quality with hints of sourness. Salty foods include cheeses, cured meats, chips, and olives. It is used in almost every dish and prepared food. Salt is added to enhance flavor and offer a distinctly salty taste.

Umami

Umami is one of five main tastes. It is savory with a depth of flavor. Umami is a taste in many foods, including meat, seafood, beans, and nuts. It is both naturally occurring and created through the specific use of ingredients to create a satisfying taste. Umami is characteristic of proteins and savory dishes.

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water

Water is a substance and chemical compound made up of hydrogen and oxygen. It is clear, fluid, flavorless and odorless. Water is a necessity in nearly every aspect of life, including cooking, baking and hydrating the human body. Water can be served as a cold beverage, or at any temperature comfortable to the mouth and skin.

vital wheat gluten

Vital wheat gluten is a protein found in wheat grains. It looks like regular flour and has a white or cream color, with a fine texture. This flour is made by soaking and then removing all but the gluten proteins in the flour. It can be used in some baked goods to improve the elasticity and is most commonly used to make seitan, a vegetarian meat imitation.

salt

Salt is a mineral composed mostly of sodium chloride. It is the main flavoring used in food and is naturally occurring in certain foods, such as cheese, beets, meat and celery, plus many others. Salt is white and has finer granules than sugar. Many commercial salts include iodide, while others exclude it. Most salts are white, while some are naturally pale pink with minerals. Salt brings out the flavor of something and can create a tangy mouthfeel, if used in excess.

sugar

Sugar comes from sugar cane and sugar beets. The sugar is extracted from the juice of both plants and refined into the granulated substance known as sugar. Sucrose, the sweet substance of sugar is a combination of glucose and fructose. White sugar is composed of tiny white, dry granules. The flavor is sweet and neutral. Brown sugar is brown and has more moisture, with a richer flavor that hints at molasses. Sugar is used in both sweet and savory foods.

soybeans

Mature soybeans are harvested once the pod has grown for roughly 100 days and the bean becomes dry. Soybeans are small and round with a creamy golden-tan color. They are a legume and extremely versatile. Soybeans are used to make tofu, flour, oil, sauces and much more. The dry soybean is hard until cooked. The flavor is bland and mild.

additives

Additives are added to food items in small quantities to improve the flavor, change the texture, enhance appearance, or preserve the item. Additives are both natural and artificial. Natural additives have been used for a long time, while many artificial ones were discovered in the 19th century. There are numerous artificial additives including soy lecithin, guar gum, ascorbic acid and sodium nitrite.

Soy Sauce Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Tablespoon18g

Tablespoon Soy Sauce

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	11kcal	1%
Fats	0g	0%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	0g	0%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	1g	0%
Sugars	0g	0%
Fiber	0g	0%
Proteins	2g	3%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	1005mg	44%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

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Kikkoman - Traditionally Brewed Soy Sauce, Organic Soy Sauce, All Purpose Seasoning, No Added Preservatives - 1 Gallon (Pack of 1)

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Amazon Brand - Happy Belly Soy Sauce, 15 fl oz (Pack of 1)

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Kikkoman Lite Soy Sauce, 64-Ounce Bottle

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KISHIBORI SHOYU 12.2 fl oz(360ml). Pure artisan Japanese soy sauce. All natural barrel aged 1 year unadulterated and without preservatives

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Soy Sauce?

1 Tablespoon of Soy Sauce contains 2 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Soy Sauce?

1 Tablespoon of Soy Sauce contains 1 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Soy Sauce?

1 Tablespoon of Soy Sauce contains 0 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Soy Sauce?

1 Tablespoon of Soy Sauce contains 0 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Tablespoon of Soy Sauce?

There are 11 calories in 1 Tablespoon of Soy Sauce.

How many calories are in 1 Teaspoon of Soy Sauce?

There are 4 calories in 1 Teaspoon of Soy Sauce.

How many calories are in 1 Cup of Soy Sauce?

There are 154 calories in 1 Cup of Soy Sauce.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Soy Sauce?

There are 17 calories in 1 oz of Soy Sauce.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Soy Sauce?

There are 272 calories in 1 pound of Soy Sauce.