What is the serving size for Light Soy Sauce?

The serving size for Light Soy Sauce is 100 g.

How many calories are in Light Soy Sauce?

Light Soy Sauce contains 60 calories per 100 g.

What are the nutrition facts for Light Soy Sauce?

Light Soy Sauce provides 4.9 g protein, 2.6 g carbohydrates, 0 g fat and 6300 mg sodium per 100 g.

What ingredients are in Light Soy Sauce?

Ingredients: Soybeans, Wheat, Salt and Alcohol.

Light Soy Sauceうすくちしょうゆ · Usukuchi-shoyu · ซีอิ๊วขาวญี่ปุ่นชนิดสีอ่อน

Usukuchi soy sauce contains melanoidins and bioactive peptides formed during the fermentation of soy and wheat proteins. While it has a higher sodium concentration than dark soy sauce, its fermentation process results in significant levels of molybdenum and selenium, supporting enzymatic redox reactions and metabolic homeostasis.

Overview

A lighter-colored but saltier Japanese soy sauce used to preserve the natural colors of ingredients in delicate dishes.

Standard portion: 100 g
Approx. 60 kcal per serving

Food noteShow details

This soy sauce is fermented for a shorter period and often contains additional salt or sake to halt the darkening process. It is the preferred choice in Kansai-style cooking where the visual purity of ingredients like vegetables and seafood is prioritized.

IngredientsShow details

Soybeans
Wheat
Salt
Alcohol

Serving guidanceShow details

Best with

White fish
Root vegetables
Clear soups (Sui-mono)
Udon broth

Use caution with

Low-sodium diets
Hypertension medication
MSG-sensitive individuals

Pros & consShow details

Pros

Preserves food color
High umami profile
Rich in micronutrients

Cons

High sodium content
Potential allergen (Soy/Wheat)
Stronger saltiness

Calorie comparisonShow details

Calories, protein, carbs, and fat (PCF) by serving unit.
Serving	Calories	Protein (P)	Carbs (C)
1 serve100 g	60 kcal	4.9 g	2.6 g
Per 50 g50 g	30 kcal	2.45 g	1.3 g
Per 100 g100 g	60 kcal	4.9 g	2.6 g
Per 150 g150 g	90 kcal	7.35 g	3.9 g
Per 200 g200 g	120 kcal	9.8 g	5.2 g
Per 250 g250 g	150 kcal	12.25 g	6.5 g

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Amount (g)

Nutrition facts label

Amount: 100 gLabel serving size: 100 g

Calories60 kcal

NutrientAdult % DV

Nutrition facts for selected amount
Nutrient	Amount · Adult % DV
Protein	4.9 g9.8% of adult daily value
Net Carbs	2.6 g0.9% of adult daily value
Fat	0 g0% of adult daily value
Fiber	—
Sodium	6300 mg274% of adult daily value
Total Carbs	2.6 g0.9% of adult daily value
Sugar	—
Vitamin A	0 mcg0% of adult daily value
Vitamin C	0 mg0% of adult daily value
Calcium	24 mg1.8% of adult daily value
Iron	1.1 mg6.1% of adult daily value
Vitamin D	0 mcg0% of adult daily value
Vitamin E	0 mg0% of adult daily value
Vitamin K	0 mcg0% of adult daily value
Thiamine	0.05 mg
Riboflavin	0.11 mg8.5% of adult daily value
Niacin	1 mg6.3% of adult daily value
Vitamin B6	0.13 mg7.6% of adult daily value
Folate	31 mcg7.8% of adult daily value
Vitamin B12	0.1 mcg4.2% of adult daily value
Biotin	8.4 mcg28% of adult daily value
Pantothenic Acid	0.37 mg7.4% of adult daily value
Phosphorus	130 mg10% of adult daily value
Iodine	1 mcg0.7% of adult daily value
Magnesium	50 mg12% of adult daily value
Zinc	0.6 mg5.5% of adult daily value
Selenium	6 mcg11% of adult daily value
Copper	0.01 mg1.1% of adult daily value
Manganese	0.66 mg29% of adult daily value
Chromium	2 mcg5.7% of adult daily value
Molybdenum	40 mcg89% of adult daily value
Potassium	320 mg6.8% of adult daily value
Totalcarbohydrate	2.6 g

Percent daily values are based on standard adult recommended intake.

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