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Soy sauce made from soy (tamari)

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
Higher riskSoy sauce made from soy (tamari) is rated Higher risk. Sodium is 279% of its limit, beyond the safe line - individual cases need medical advice.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus130 mg13%
Low
Sodium5586 mg279%
High
Potassium212 mg11%
Low

About this food

Soy sauce made from soy (tamari) sits in the Legumes & Nuts group. Legumes and nuts are typically high in both phosphorus and potassium, so they need care. Plant phosphorus absorbs at a lower rate (30-50%), so the real load is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Nutrient insight

Soy sauce made from soy (tamari)'s sodium (279%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein10.5 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0.8 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)1.7 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine36.1 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate28.5 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

Worth remembering: Cook legumes and discard the water to lower some minerals; keep nuts to a small handful.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Soy sauce made from soy (tamari) safe for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Soy sauce made from soy (tamari) is rated Higher risk - Sodium is the highest contributor at 279% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Soy sauce made from soy (tamari) rated Higher risk?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Soy sauce made from soy (tamari)'s Sodium is highest (5586 mg, 279% of daily limit), falling in the >30% band - hence the Higher risk rating.

How much Sodium is in Soy sauce made from soy (tamari)?

On a per-100 g basis, Soy sauce made from soy (tamari) contains Sodium 5586 mg, or 279% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Soy sauce made from soy (tamari) safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Soy sauce made from soy (tamari) falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 212 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Soy sauce made from soy (tamari) compare to other legumes & nuts foods?

Measured against other Legumes & Nuts foods, Soy sauce made from soy (tamari) is more in Sodium (5586 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.