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Light Soy Sauce
Light Soy Sauce by Sainsbury's provides 70 kcal per 100 ml, with 12.7 g of sugars and 1 g of protein. That is 29% more 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 Groceries category and comes in a 150 mL pack. Contains: gluten, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 ml
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds for drinks.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 5 mL
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 70 kcal | 4 kcal | 194 −64% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 12.8 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.4 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 15.5 g | 0.8 g | 0% | 16.1 |
| Total sugars | 12.7 g | 0.6 g | 9.8 +29% | |
| Added sugars | 6.4 g | 0.3 g | 1% | 4.8 +33% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.9 g | 0.1 g | 0% | 2.4 −20% |
| Protein | 1 g | 0.1 g | 0% | 2.8 −65% |
| Salt | 9.7 g | 0.5 g | 5.9 +65% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 59927 Groceries products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other groceries
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Water, Soy Sauce (15%) (Water, Soy Bean (Soya), Salt, Wheat Flour), Sugar, Salt, Colour: Plain Caramel; Yeast Extract, Acidity Regulator: Lactic Acid; Preservative: Potassium Sorbate.
- Allergens
- GlutenSoybeans
- May contain traces
- Sesame seeds
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 150 mL
- Serving size
- 5 mL
- Labels & certifications
- VegetarianVeganVerified
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 01758702
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Light Soy Sauce?
Light Soy Sauce contains 70 kcal per 100 ml and about 4 kcal per serving (5 mL).
How much sugar is in Light Soy Sauce?
Light Soy Sauce has 12.7 g of sugars per 100 ml, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Light Soy Sauce 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.
Is Light Soy Sauce vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
What allergens does Light Soy Sauce contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Soybeans. It may also contain traces of sesame seeds. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 5, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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