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Popular Asian savory and tangy dipping sauce
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Gyoza Dipping Sauce (15 g) has 8 calories. That works out to 55 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.1 g of carbs, 0.5 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.1 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 15 g
8
KCAL / 15G
Carbs
1.1g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.1g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 69% · Protein 31% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 8 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 270 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.1 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 8 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 20 g | 11 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (large) | 30 g | 17 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 55 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 100 g | 55 kcal |
| 1 bottle (whole) | 150 g | 83 kcal |
| 1 cup (jumbo) | 240 g | 132 kcal |
Calculated from 55 calories per 100 g.
Gyoza dipping sauce is usually a savory, tangy blend built around soy sauce and rice vinegar. Recipes may also include sesame oil, chili oil, garlic, or ginger, so the exact flavor varies between homemade and packaged versions.
Mix soy sauce with rice vinegar to make a simple gyoza dipping sauce. Add a little sesame oil, then adjust with chili oil, minced garlic, or grated ginger if you like. Taste it before serving and balance the salty and sour flavors.
Gyoza dipping sauce is typically salty and tangy, with a savory depth from soy sauce. Sesame oil can add a toasted aroma, while chili, garlic, or ginger gives some versions extra heat or sharpness.
A quick substitute for gyoza dipping sauce is soy sauce mixed with rice vinegar. Add a few drops of sesame oil if you have it. Plain soy sauce works in a pinch, but it lacks the characteristic sour note.
Gyoza dipping sauce is not necessarily spicy. A basic soy-and-vinegar version is usually mild, while recipes containing chili oil or fresh chili can be hot. If you are unsure, taste a small amount before dipping.
No, gyoza dipping sauce is not the same as soy sauce. Soy sauce is commonly one ingredient; vinegar and optional seasonings turn it into a more balanced dip with the salty and tangy flavors served alongside gyoza.
Serve gyoza dipping sauce in a small bowl beside freshly cooked gyoza, so each person can dip each piece to taste. You can also drizzle a little over the dumplings, but adding it just before eating helps keep them from getting soggy.
Gyoza dipping sauce also goes well with other dumplings, spring rolls, and some grilled vegetables or tofu. Its salty, acidic flavor can dominate delicate foods, so serve it on the side rather than coating everything.
Store gyoza dipping sauce in a clean, sealed container in the refrigerator. Homemade versions with fresh garlic or ginger are best used promptly; discard the sauce if its smell or appearance changes, rather than tasting it to check.
Yes, you can make gyoza dipping sauce without rice vinegar by using another mild vinegar. Start with a small amount because some vinegars taste sharper, then adjust the soy sauce and seasonings until the dip tastes balanced.
Vitamins
B3
0.05mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
Vitamin E
0.02mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Sodium
270mg · 12% DV
Iodine
0.75µg · 1% DV
Copper
0mg · 0% DV
Manganese
0.01mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
11mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 8 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (15 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Gyoza Dipping Sauce is served alongside Japanese gyoza, dumplings influenced by Chinese cooking that are often pan-fried and sometimes steamed. The sauce commonly combines soy sauce with rice vinegar; chilli oil or other seasonings may be added, so its flavour can range from gently tangy to spicy and savoury.
In Japan and at gyoza restaurants worldwide, it is usually served in a small dish for dipping each dumpling, rather than poured over the plate. Its flavour is concentrated, so a little goes a long way; it provides 55 calories per 100 g. For a brighter, lighter-tasting dip, stir in a little extra vinegar or citrus, and serve it on the side so everyone can choose how much to use.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.