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Light Soy Sauce

Light Soy Sauce

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Light soy sauce is a foundational Chinese fermented condiment made from the first pressing of soybeans, wheat, and koji culture. Despite its name, it contains more sodium than dark soy sauce, delivering a sharp salty-umami flavor in a thin, amber liquid ideal for seasoning stir-fries and marinades. This variety undergoes shorter aging than its darker counterpart, retaining brighter fermentation notes while remaining free from the caramel coloring or sweetness added to other soy sauces. Traditional versions contain wheat, requiring gluten-free alternatives for sensitive diets.

Macro Impact

A 1 tbsp serving contains 8 calories, 1g protein, 1g carbs, and 0g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 tbsp (15 ml)
Amount per serving
Calories8
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.1g
0%
Saturated Fat0.0g
0%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat0.0g
Cholesterol0mg
0%
Sodium900mg
39%
Total Carbohydrate0.7g
0%
Dietary Fiber0.1g
0%
Total Sugars0.1g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein1g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium5mg
0%
Iron0.2mg
1%
Potassium65mg
1%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
1 / 275 g
0%
Fiber
0 / 28 g
0%
Sugars
0 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
0 g
Insoluble Fiber
0 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
0 / 78 g
0%
Monounsaturated
0 / 31 g
0%
Polyunsaturated
0 / 23 g
0%
Saturated
0 / 23 g
0%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
0 / 300 g
0%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
0%
Omega 6
0 / 19 g
0%
Omega 9
0 g
Protein
Protein
1 / 80 g
2%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
1%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
3%
Leucine
0 / 3 g
3%
Lysine
0 / 2 g
2%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
1%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
3%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
3%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
5%
Valine
0 / 2 g
2%
Arginine
0 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
0 g
Glutamic Acid
0 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
0 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
0%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
2%
Niacin, B3
0 / 15 mg
2%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
0 / 5 mg
1%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
2%
Biotin, B7
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Cobalamin, B12
0 / 2 mcg
0%
Folate
2 / 400 mcg
1%
Vitamin A
0 / 800 mcg
0%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
0 / 15 mg
0%
Vitamin K
0 / 105 mcg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
5 / 1k mg
0%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
1%
Iron
0 / 13 mg
2%
Magnesium
11 / 370 mg
3%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
7%
Phosphorous
25 / 700 mg
4%
Potassium
65 / 3k mg
2%
Selenium
0 / 55 mcg
0%
Sodium
900 / 2.3k mg
39%
Zinc
0 / 10 mg
1%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
0 / 150 mcg
0%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
11 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
3 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu). USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 174277.
  2. 2.Soy sauce (made with soy and wheat), shoyu, regular. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 3403.

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