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Light Soy Sauce
Light Soy Sauce by Tesco provides 59 kcal per 100 g, with 10 g of sugars and 1.7 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Soy sauces category. Contains: gluten, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 portion (100 ml)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 59 kcal | 59 kcal | 92 −36% | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | 0% | 0.4 −49% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 1% | 0.1 +14% |
| Carbohydrates | 12.2 g | 12.2 g | 4% | 14.9 −18% |
| Total sugars | 10 g | 10 g | 9.3 +7% | |
| Added sugars | 1.1 g | 1.1 g | 2% | 5.9 −81% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.8 g | 0.8 g | 3% | 1 −18% |
| Protein | 1.7 g | 1.7 g | 3% | 6.6 −74% |
| Salt | 14.7 g | 14.7 g | 13 +13% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1042 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, Soya Extract (14%) (Water, Soya Bean, Wheat Flour, Salt), Salt, Sugar, Colour (Plain Caramel), Yeast Extract Powder, Acidity Regulator (Lactic Acid), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate). Allergy Advice For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. Also may contain nuts, sesame seeds and peanuts. Suitable for vegetarians.
- Allergens
- GlutenSoybeans
- May contain traces
- PeanutsSesame seeds
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 portion (100 ml)
- Labels & certifications
- VegetarianKosherOrthodox Union Kosher
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5057008763128
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Light Soy Sauce?
Light Soy Sauce contains 59 kcal per 100 g and about 59 kcal per serving (1 portion (100 ml)).
How much sugar is in Light Soy Sauce?
Light Soy Sauce has 10 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate 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. It may also contain traces of peanuts, sesame seeds. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 17, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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