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Soy sauce calories and nutrition

A tablespoon of soy sauce (16 g) has 8 calories, with 1.3 g of protein, 0.8 g of carbs and 0.1 g of fat. That is 53 calories per 100 g.

Regular soy sauce. Data: USDA FoodData Central, “Soy sauce”. These values describe regular soy sauce. Reduced-sodium sauces, tamari and individual brands can have different recipes; use their own labels.

1 tablespoon · 16 g

8 calories

Protein: 1.3 g57% of calories · 3% DV
Carbs: 0.8 g34% of calories · 0% DV
Fat: 0.1 g9% of calories · 0% DV

Fiber: 0.1 g
Sugars: 0.1 g
Saturated fat: 0 g
Sodium: 878.4 mg

Soy sauce calories

For a tablespoon of soy sauce, USDA reports 8 calories, 1.3 g protein, 0.8 g carbs and 0.1 g fat. These values describe regular soy sauce. Reduced-sodium sauces, tamari and individual brands can have different recipes; use their own labels. Sources ↓

Calories in soy sauce by serving

Soy sauce · servings and USDA nutrition
Serving	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat
1 tablespoon16 g	8	1.3 g	0.8 g	0.1 g
1 packet9 g	5	0.7 g	0.4 g	0.1 g
100 g100 g	53	8.1 g	4.9 g	0.6 g

Serving weights are USDA’s household measures for this food.

Soy sauce nutrition facts

Per 100 g, 53 calories: 57% from protein, 34% from carbs and 9% from fat.

Soy sauce · servings and USDA nutrition
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving1 tablespoon · 16 g	% Daily Value
Calories	53	8	–
Total fat	0.6 g	0.1 g	0%
Saturated fat	0.1 g	0 g	0%
Cholesterol	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Sodium	5490 mg	878.4 mg	38%
Total carbohydrate	4.9 g	0.8 g	0%
Dietary fiber	0.8 g	0.1 g	0%
Total sugars	0.4 g	0.1 g	–
Protein	8.1 g	1.3 g	3%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Calcium	33 mg	5.3 mg	0%
Iron	1.5 mg	0.2 mg	1%
Potassium	435 mg	69.6 mg	1%
Vitamin A	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0 mg	0%

% Daily Value is per serving (1 tablespoon), using the FDA’s Daily Values. Calorie shares use 4 calories per gram of protein and carbs and 9 per gram of fat.

How long to walk it off

Walking at 3 mph, a 150-lb adult burns about 3.2 calories a minute on top of what they would burn at rest. So a tablespoon of soy sauce (8 calories) takes about 3 minutes of walking, roughly 300 steps.

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Compare calories by serving

A tablespoon of soy sauce has 8 calories, 2 more calories than a teaspoon of sriracha sauce (6 calories). The portions weigh 16 g and 6.5 g, respectively.

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Soy sauce questions

How many calories are in a tablespoon of soy sauce?

A tablespoon of soy sauce (16 g) has 8 calories: 0.1 g fat, 0.8 g carbs (0.1 g of it fiber) and 1.3 g protein.

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Sources

USDA FoodData Central, Survey (FNDDS 2021–2023): Soy sauce (FDC ID 2707442, Survey (FNDDS), published 2024-10-31).
Official USDA bulk archive; archived October 26, 2026; record verified October 29, 2026.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels.
Walking time: the method of our walking calorie calculator (2024 Adult Compendium of Physical Activities; CADENCE-Adults for steps).

Prepared by the KaloCam team · Updated October 21, 2026