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Sweet Soy Sauce (Kecap Manis)

Sweet Soy Sauce (Kecap Manis) is a sweet, syrupy Indonesian-style soy sauce made by combining soy with palm sugar (or other sweeteners) and spices; it’s commonly used as a glaze, dipping sauce, or to add a sweet-savory finish to stir-fries and marinades. Nutritionally it is notable for being very high in sugar, containing about 70g per 100g, and also delivers a substantial amount of salt, so it’s used in small amounts. From a health perspective, treat it as a flavoring rather than a staple—its sweetness and sodium make it a condiment to use sparingly, though it does contribute modest amounts of minerals such as iron and manganese.

Vegan · Lactose free · Ultra-processed · ~0.60€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

F

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

300 kcal

15% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

5 g

10% RDI

Fat

0 g

0g sat fat

Carbs

70 g

25% RDI

Sugar

70 g

100% RDI

Fiber

0 g

0% RDI

Salt

4.1 g

82% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

F · 0.0 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Sweet Soy Sauce (Kecap Manis) healthy?

Sweet Soy Sauce (Kecap Manis) is rated F on overall nutritional quality and is best consumed in moderation alongside more nutrient-dense foods.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Sweet Soy Sauce (Kecap Manis)?

Sweet Soy Sauce (Kecap Manis) is NOVA 4 - Ultra-processed.

Q.05Is Sweet Soy Sauce (Kecap Manis) lactose free?

Yes, Sweet Soy Sauce (Kecap Manis) is lactose free.

Q.02What are the macros in Sweet Soy Sauce (Kecap Manis)?

100g of Sweet Soy Sauce (Kecap Manis) contains 300 kcal, 5g protein, 70g carbohydrates, 0g fat, and 0g fiber.

Q.04Is Sweet Soy Sauce (Kecap Manis) vegan?

Yes, Sweet Soy Sauce (Kecap Manis) is vegan.

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