View full-size photo · Photo: Open Food Facts contributors, CC BY-SA
Japanese cooking sauce & glaze
Japanese cooking sauce & glaze by Kinder’s provides 158 kcal per 100 g, with 31.6 g of sugars and 5.3 g of protein. That is 23% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Glazes with vinegar category and comes in a 15.5 oz pack. Contains: gluten, sesame seeds, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 Tbsp (19 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 158 kcal | 30 kcal | 206 −23% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.2 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.1 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 36.8 g | 7 g | 3% | 48.4 −24% |
| Total sugars | 31.6 g | 6 g | 40.7 −23% | |
| Added sugars | 31.6 g | 6 g | 12% | 6.5 +389% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.3 −100% |
| Protein | 5.3 g | 1 g | 2% | 1 +428% |
| Salt | 5.5 g | 1.1 g | 0.2 +2280% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 130 Glazes with vinegar products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from April 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other glazes with vinegar
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Soy sauce, sugar, tomato puree, rice vinegar, ginger, water, cultured dextrose, dehydrated garlic, dehydrated onion, citric acid, xanthan gum, toasted sesame oil.
- Allergens
- GlutenSesame seedsSoybeans
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 15.5 oz
- Serving size
- 1 Tbsp (19 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0755795657006
Prices reported by shoppers
Loading prices…
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Japanese cooking sauce & glaze?
Japanese cooking sauce & glaze contains 158 kcal per 100 g and about 30 kcal per serving (1 Tbsp (19 g)).
How much sugar is in Japanese cooking sauce & glaze?
Japanese cooking sauce & glaze has 31.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Japanese cooking sauce & glaze healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
What allergens does Japanese cooking sauce & glaze contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Sesame seeds, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated July 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
Reviews
Compare & rankings
Healthier alternatives
Best in category →Same category, meaningfully better on at least one measure and no worse on the others. Each card shows what improves.
a 
b 
c NOVA 4 
c More glazes with vinegar
View all →
c NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
NOVA 2 More from Kinder’s
View all →
NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4