Calories in 1 Tbsp of Soy Sauce

1 tbsp of soy sauce (16 g) has 8 calories. That is 0% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 1.3 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0.8 g of carbohydrates, a split of 57% protein, 9% fat and 34% carbs. For comparison, 2 tbsp of soy sauce has 17 calories. Burning 8 calories takes about 2 minutes of brisk walking or 1 minute of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Soy Sauce Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

8cal

in 1 tbsp of soy sauce (16 g)

Protein1.3 g57% of calories

Fat0.1 g9% of calories

Carbs0.8 g34% of calories

0% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Soy Sauce calories by serving size

Common amounts of soy sauce with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
1 tbsp	16 g	8	1.3 g	0.1 g	0.8 g
1 oz	28 g	15	2.3 g	0.2 g	1.4 g
50g	50 g	27	4.1 g	0.3 g	2.5 g
100g	100 g	53	8.1 g	0.6 g	4.9 g
4 oz	113 g	60	9.2 g	0.6 g	5.6 g
200g	200 g	106	16 g	1.1 g	9.9 g

Soy Sauce vs similar foods

Calories per 100 g compared with other sauces and condiments.

Canned Pizza Sauce54

Soy Sauce53

Oyster Sauce51

Spaghetti Sauce51

Gravy with Soy Sauce46

Verde Salsa Sauce38

Fish Sauce35

Soy Sauce: common questions

How many calories are in 1 tbsp of soy sauce?

1 tbsp of soy sauce weighs about 16 g and has 8 calories.

How much protein is in 1 tbsp of soy sauce?

1 tbsp of soy sauce has 1.3 g of protein, which is 3% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 1 tbsp of soy sauce?

1 tbsp of soy sauce has 0.8 g of carbohydrates, including 0.1 g of fiber and 0.1 g of sugars.

How much soy sauce is 100 calories?

100 calories of soy sauce is 189 g, about 12 tbsp of soy sauce.

More about soy sauce

Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2707442. Original description: Soy sauce. Portion weights are USDA household measures.