Soy sauce: calories and nutrition facts
Calories in soy sauce per 100 g and per typical portion, from the MacroLab food catalog.
60kcal per 100 g
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- 14minWalking (5 km/h)
- 6minRunning (8 km/h)
- 7minCycling (16–19 km/h)
- 8minSwimming
Times use the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Calories per portion
Common portions from the MacroLab catalog, next to the 100 g reference.
| Portion | kcal |
|---|---|
| 100 g | 60 |
| 1 tablespoon (17 g) | 10 |
| 1 teaspoon (6 g) | 4 |
Can soy sauce make you gain weight?
At 60 kcal per 100 g, this is a food with low energy density: about 167 g gives 100 kcal.
One tablespoon (17 g) has only 10 kcal, which is easy to fit into most days.
No single food makes you gain weight. What matters is your total calories over days and weeks compared with what you burn.
Soy sauce vs other foods in “Fats and oils”
It has 92% fewer calories than the average food in “Fats and oils” (714 kcal per 100 g).
| Per 100 g | This food | Group average |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 60 kcal | 714 kcal |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many calories are in 100 g of soy sauce?
- 100 g has 60 kcal. That means about 167 g for every 100 kcal.
- How many calories are in one tablespoon of soy sauce?
- One tablespoon (17 g) has 10 kcal.
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Data from the MacroLab food catalog, updated September 26, 2026. Values vary by variety and brand; check the label of the product you buy.