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Korean soup soy sauce

Korean soup soy sauce is a salty, umami-rich fermented condiment widely used in East Asian cuisines — from Japanese shōyu to Korean guk‑ganjang — to season soups, marinades and dipping sauces. It is prized for its deep savory flavor rather than bulk nutrition. Nutritionally, Korean soup soy sauce is notable for its high sodium content (5.49g per 100g), so small amounts go a long way; it also contributes some protein and trace minerals. As a traditionally fermented product it can add complexity to dishes and small amounts of minerals, but because of the salt level it’s best used sparingly or swapped for lower‑sodium alternatives when reducing sodium intake is a priority.

Vegan · Lactose free · Ultra-processed · ~0.70€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

C+

Fair

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Derived from Soy Sauce.

Calories

53 kcal

3% of Daily kcal · low-calorie

Protein

8.1 g

16% RDI

Fat

0.6 g

0.1g sat fat

Carbs

4.9 g

2% RDI

Sugar

0.4 g

1% RDI

Fiber

0.8 g

3% RDI

Salt

5.5 g

100% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

C+ · 6.2 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Korean soup soy sauce healthy?

Korean soup soy sauce is rated moderate (Health Grade C+) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Korean soup soy sauce?

Korean soup soy sauce is NOVA 4 - Ultra-processed.

Q.05Is Korean soup soy sauce lactose free?

Yes, Korean soup soy sauce is lactose free.

Q.02What are the macros in Korean soup soy sauce?

100g of Korean soup soy sauce contains 53 kcal, 8.14g protein, 4.93g carbohydrates, 0.57g fat, and 0.8g fiber.

Q.04Is Korean soup soy sauce vegan?

Yes, Korean soup soy sauce is vegan.

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