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A thick, sweet-savory glaze made with sugar and soy sauce; high in carbohydrates and sodium.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Sweet soy glaze (18 g) has 46 calories. That works out to 258 calories per 100 g. It contains 10.6 g of carbs, 0.8 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0.1 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 18 g
46
KCAL / 18G
Carbs
10.6g
· 4% DV
Protein
0.8g
· 2% DV
Fat
0.1g
· 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 91% · Protein 7% · Fat 2%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 46 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 441 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrate | 10.6 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% |
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) | 18 g | 46 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 6 g | 15 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28.3 g | 73 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 30 g | 77 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (large) | 36 g | 93 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (extra large) | 54 g | 139 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 258 kcal |
Calculated from 258 calories per 100 g.
Sweet soy glaze is generally made from soy sauce and sugar, cooked or blended into a thick, glossy condiment. Some versions include additional seasonings or a thickener, so its exact flavor and texture vary between recipes and products.
Use sweet soy glaze as a finishing sauce for rice bowls, noodles, tofu, vegetables, or cooked meat. Drizzle on a little at first, since its concentrated sweetness and salty flavor can quickly dominate a dish.
No, sweet soy glaze is usually thicker and more syrupy, while teriyaki sauce is often thinner and may include seasonings such as ginger or garlic. They can work in similar dishes, but they do not always taste or behave the same.
Yes, simmer soy sauce with sugar over low heat, stirring until the mixture becomes glossy and slightly thick. Keep the heat gentle because the sugar can scorch; a small amount of starch slurry can thicken it further if needed.
A practical substitute is soy sauce simmered with sugar or honey until slightly thickened. Indonesian kecap manis can also stand in for sweet soy glaze, although it may be sweeter or have a different consistency, so add it gradually.
Yes, sweet soy glaze can flavor meat, tofu, or vegetables before cooking. Because its sugar can burn, avoid leaving a thick coating over high heat; reserve some clean glaze for brushing on near the end instead.
Add sweet soy glaze near the end of stir-frying, once the other ingredients are nearly cooked. Its sugar can burn if it sits in a very hot pan, and adding it late helps preserve its glossy coating.
No, they are similar but not identical. Kecap manis is an Indonesian sweet soy sauce, commonly sweetened with palm sugar, while sweet soy glaze may be thickened or seasoned in other ways and can vary by recipe.
Keep opened sweet soy glaze tightly sealed in the refrigerator, using a clean spoon to avoid introducing food residue. Homemade glaze should also be chilled in a covered container rather than left at room temperature.
Stir a little warm water into sweet soy glaze until it reaches a pourable consistency. Add the water gradually so the sauce does not become watery; if you are using it in a hot dish, you can also loosen it in the pan.
Vitamins
B3
0.14mg · 1% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
B6
0.01mg · 1% DV
Folate
1.44µg · 0% DV
Minerals
Sodium
441mg · 19% DV
Phosphorus
13mg · 2% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Manganese
0.03mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
32mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Sweet soy glaze is a thick, glossy sauce made by sweetening and reducing soy sauce. It is common in Asian-inspired cooking and is also sold ready-made, making it an easy way to add a sweet-savoury finish to a dish.
Its sticky texture works well brushed over chicken, meat, tofu or vegetables near the end of grilling or roasting, and it can also be stirred through noodles or rice. The sweetness balances its savoury, salty taste, but the glaze is concentrated and high in carbohydrates and sodium. Use a light hand, especially if the rest of the meal is already seasoned, or thin it with a little water for a less intense coating.
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.
Low
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
0.01g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.