The Nutrient Content of Soy Sauce

Womenscorner Desk

September 24, 2020

Below is the nutritional breakdown for 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of traditionally fermented soy sauce.

Calories: 8

Carbohydrates: 1 gram

Fat: 0 grams

Protein: 1 gram

Sodium: 902 mg

This makes it high in salt, providing 38% of the Recommended Daily Intake (RDI). While soy sauce has a relatively high amount of protein and carbohydrates by volume, it’s not a significant source of those nutrients. In addition, the fermentation, aging and pasteurization processes result in a highly complex mix of more than 300 substances that contribute to the aroma, flavor and color of soy sauce.

These include alcohols, sugars, amino acids like glutamic acid, as well as organic acids like lactic acid. The amounts of these substances change significantly depending on the base ingredients, the strain of mold and the method of production. It is these compounds in soy sauce that are often linked with its health risks and benefits.

Source : Google