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Light soy sauce
Light soy sauce by Asda provides 75 kcal per 100 ml, with 13 g of sugars and 1.7 g of protein. That is 40% 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 Soy sauces 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
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 75 kcal | 92 −18% |
| Total fat | 0.5 g | 0.4 +28% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 +14% |
| Carbohydrates | 16 g | 14.9 +7% |
| Total sugars | 13 g | 9.3 +40% |
| Added sugars | 6.5 g | 5.9 +11% |
| Protein | 1.7 g | 6.6 −74% |
| Salt | 13 g | 13 |
*% Daily Value for 100 ml, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1047 Soy sauces products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other soy sauces
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
water, soy bean extract (15%) [water, soya bean, wheat flour, salt], salt, sugar, colour (plain caramel), yeast extract powder, acidity regulator (lactic acid), preservative (potassium sorbate)
- Allergens
- GlutenSoybeans
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 150 ml
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5054781658825
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Light soy sauce?
Light soy sauce contains 75 kcal per 100 ml.
How much sugar is in Light soy sauce?
Light soy sauce has 13 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.
What allergens does Light soy sauce contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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