USDA Standard Reference · Legumes and Legume Products
Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu)
Nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim from USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 174277).
- 53
- Calories
- 8.1g
- Protein
- 4.9g
- Carbs
- 0.6g
- Fat
Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) contains 53 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 8.1g of protein, 0.6g of fat, and 4.9g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 0.8g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.
What This Food Tells Us
Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) is catalogued in the USDA FoodData Central database under FDC ID 174277 as a usda standard reference entry, belonging to the "Legumes and Legume Products" food group. Each 16g serving delivers 53 calories, broken down into 8.1g protein, 0.6g fat, and 4.9g carbohydrates. This macronutrient profile shapes how the food contributes to daily energy needs and fits into different eating patterns.
Looking deeper at the nutrient density, this item provides 0.8g of dietary fiber (3% of the 28g daily reference) per 100g alongside 0.4g of total sugars and 5493mg of sodium (239% of the 2,300mg daily limit). By calorie share, protein supplies 61%, fat 10%, and carbohydrates 37% of total energy, useful when matching a food to goals like muscle building, weight management, or blood-sugar balance. Notable micronutrient strengths include Sodium, Na at 239% DV.
Based on the per-100g standardization (FDA convention), Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) qualifies as low carb, low fat, sugar free, high sodium within common dietary frameworks. All figures originate from USDA laboratory analysis or manufacturer-submitted label data under the FDC USDA Standard Reference program. USDA stores values at a 100g standardization to enable apples-to-apples comparison; this page surfaces both the per-serving FDA-label values (matching the package) and the per-100g basis when they differ. Use the Similar Foods section below to see 6 nutritionally comparable items, or browse the full "Legumes and Legume Products" category for context. For a broader view, the nutrition guides linked below explain how to read daily values, compare foods fairly, and spot hidden sugars that routine label reading misses.
Nutritional Value at a Glance
At 53 calories per 100g, Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) gets 61% of its calories from protein , 10% from fat , and 37% from carbohydrates.
With 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100g (3% DV), it contributes moderately to daily fiber intake.
Notable micronutrients include Sodium, Na (239% DV).
Note: at 5493mg per 100g (239% of the 2,300mg daily limit), this food is relatively high in sodium. Those monitoring salt intake should factor this in.
Allergen indicators
Our text scan flagged these FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicators in this product's name and brand description:
- Wheat
- Soy
Always verify with the physical package label. Our detection is a keyword scan over USDA-published product names and brand text — it is conservative-positive (flags likely allergens) but cannot guarantee completeness or accuracy. Manufacturers may reformulate without notice; consumers with anaphylaxis-risk allergies must rely on the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the package itself.
Values per 100g
Macro Breakdown
53 kcal = 3% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.
How Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) compares to Legumes and Legume Products
Per 100 g, against the average across all legumes and legume products foods in USDA FoodData Central.
40% Higher in protein than 40% of legumes and legume products on record.
Category averages computed live across the USDA Legumes and Legume Products group. Compare against a specific food →
Full Nutrient Breakdown
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 4.9 G | 0% |
| Energy | 53.0 KCAL | — |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.8 G | 0% |
| Protein | 8.1 G | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 G | — |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.6 G | 0% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.0 G | — |
| Ash | 15.2 G | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 MG | — |
| Energy | 222.0 kJ | — |
| Fructose | 0.0 G | — |
| Galactose | 0.0 G | — |
| Glucose | 0.3 G | — |
| Lactose | 0.0 G | — |
| Maltose | 0.0 G | — |
| Sucrose | 0.1 G | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 MG | — |
| Water | 71.2 G | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.3 G | — |
| Arginine | 0.5 G | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.7 G | — |
| Betaine | 29.8 MG | — |
| Choline, total | 18.3 MG | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 G | — |
| Folate, DFE | 14.0 UG | — |
| Folate, food | 14.0 UG | — |
| Folate, total | 14.0 UG | — |
| Folic acid | 0.0 UG | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1.6 G | — |
| Glycine | 0.3 G | — |
| Histidine | 0.2 G | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.3 G | — |
| Leucine | 0.5 G | — |
| Lysine | 0.4 G | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 G | — |
| Niacin | 2.2 MG | — |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.4 G | — |
| Proline | 0.5 G | — |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 MG | — |
| Serine | 0.4 G | — |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | — |
| Threonine | 0.3 G | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 G | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.2 G | — |
| Valine | 0.3 G | — |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | — |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.0 MG | — |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.0 MG | — |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.0 UG | — |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 33.0 MG | 3% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.4 MG | 8% |
| Potassium, K | 435.0 MG | 9% |
| Sodium, Na | 5493.0 MG | 239% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0 IU | 0% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.0 UG | — |
| Carotene, beta | 0.0 UG | — |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | — |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.0 UG | — |
| Lycopene | 0.0 UG | — |
| Magnesium, Mg | 74.0 MG | — |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.0 MG | — |
| Phosphorus, P | 166.0 MG | — |
| Retinol | 0.0 UG | — |
| Selenium, Se | 0.5 UG | — |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | — |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.0 MG | — |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.9 MG | — |
Lipids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 MG | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.1 G | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.0 G | — |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.1 G | — |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.3 G | — |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.1 G | — |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.2 G | — |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.1 G | — |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.0 G | — |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.0 UG | — |
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Data Sources & Methodology
Data from USDA FoodData Central October 2024 release. See our methodology.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 174277) — USDA Standard Reference database. Verify with USDA →
Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.
Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.