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Sweet-savory sauce, high in sodium
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (small) of Soy date sauce (15 g) has 28 calories. That works out to 185 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.3 g of carbs, 0.5 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 48 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (small) · 15 g
28
KCAL / 15G
Carbs
6.3g
· 2% DV
Protein
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.5g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 90% · Protein 7% · Fat 3%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 28 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 353 mg | 15% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.3 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| 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 (small) | 15 g | 28 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 9 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28 g | 52 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 30 g | 56 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 30 g | 56 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 60 g | 111 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 185 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 222 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 240 g | 444 kcal |
Calculated from 185 calories per 100 g.
Soy date sauce combines soy sauce with dates or date paste for a sweet-salty, savory flavor. Some versions also include vinegar, garlic, or spices, so ingredients can vary between recipes and brands.
Use soy date sauce as a finishing sauce, dip, or stir-fry seasoning. Its sweetness works especially well with vegetables, tofu, noodles, and rice; start with a small amount because the flavor is concentrated.
Blend soy sauce with date paste until smooth to make a simple soy date sauce. Add a little vinegar for brightness, or water to thin it; adjust the proportions until the sweet-salty balance suits your dish.
Yes, soy date sauce works as a marinade for tofu, vegetables, and meat. The dates help coat the food, but their sugars can darken quickly over high heat, so watch the food closely while grilling or pan-searing.
Mix soy sauce with date syrup or date paste to make a close substitute for soy date sauce. Add the date ingredient gradually, tasting as you go, since the sweetness and thickness vary between products.
Soy date sauce tastes sweeter and often thicker than regular soy sauce because it contains dates. Regular soy sauce is typically saltier and less sweet, so it will not give a dish the same rounded sweet-savory flavor.
Refrigerate soy date sauce after opening and keep the lid tightly closed. Store homemade sauce in a clean, covered container in the refrigerator and use it promptly to preserve its flavor.
Soy date sauce can stand in for teriyaki sauce in many marinades and stir-fries, but the flavors are not identical. Teriyaki commonly includes additional seasonings, while soy date sauce gets much of its sweetness from dates.
Soy date sauce can add flavor in a small amount, but it is high in sodium. Use it sparingly, especially when the rest of the meal already includes salty ingredients such as soy sauce or salted broth.
It can: the sugars from dates in soy date sauce may darken or burn under intense heat. Brush it on near the end of cooking, or use moderate heat, to get a glaze without scorching it.
Vitamins
B6
0.02mg · 1% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
B3
0.12mg · 1% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Sodium
353mg · 15% DV
Copper
0.03mg · 3% DV
Manganese
0.05mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
65mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Soy date sauce brings together the savoury, salty depth of soy sauce and the rounded sweetness of dates. It is a thick condiment, made by blending dates or date purée with soy sauce; recipes vary, and it is not tied to one particular regional tradition.
Use a little in a marinade, as a dip, or to finish stir-fried vegetables, tofu, rice and noodles. Its sweet-savoury flavour also works with roasted vegetables or grilled meats. Dates contribute much of its carbohydrate, while soy sauce makes it high in sodium, so a small amount can add plenty of flavour. If you are watching your salt intake, use it sparingly or pair it with simply seasoned ingredients.
Medium
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
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.01g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.02g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.