Legumes & beans

Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu), low sodium

FDC 172473tbsp (14 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 1 · -62 vs Legumes & beans median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu), low sodium is mostly calories with little else, scoring 1 of 100. Within legumes & beans it ranks 60 of 60. Per 100 grams it is a good source of protein (18% DV), a good source of magnesium (16% DV). Most of its 57 calories per 100 grams come from protein. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (3600 mg per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 9.1 g · 59%Carb 5.6 g · 37%Fat 0.3 g · 4%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories57 kcal3%
Total fat0.3 g0%
Saturated fat0.04 g0%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium3600 mg157%
Carbohydrate5.6 g2%
Dietary fiber0.7 g3%
Sugars0.5 g
Protein9.1 g18%
Potassium352 mg7%
Calcium30 mg2%
Iron1.4 mg8%
Magnesium69 mg16%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.41 mg3%

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FDC 172473

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein18% DV
Magnesium16% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the legumes & beans median

Nutrient density1 vs 63 median
Protein / 100 g9.1 vs 21 median
Fiber / 100 g0.7 vs 5.4 median
Sodium / 100 g3600 vs 203 median

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