Tamaris
Kikkoman Sauce soy tamari
10 fl oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- Contains added sugars
- No additives
Why it scores 53
Kikkoman Sauce soy tamari scores 53 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Corn syrup: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 9 points Salt 17.8 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better soy sauce and aminos
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Organic Tamari Wheat Free Soy Sauce Yamasa Shoyu Co Ltd · 4 Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 79 out of 100 , 26 points higher -
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Sauce soy tamari
Ingredients
- Corn syrup minus 20 points
- Alcohol (ethanol) minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 17.8 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Protein 13.3 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 47.5 = 52.5 → 53
Can’t score above 79. Contains corn syrup, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [8]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 100 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.7 g |
| Protein | 13.3 g |
| Salt | 17.8 g |
Serving: 1 portion (15 ml)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
WATER, SOYBEANS, SALT, WHEAT, ALCOHOL, GLUCOSE
Allergens and diets
Contains: Soy, Wheat, Gluten
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Organic Tamari Brewed Soy Sauce San-J · 10 fl oz/296 mL High in saltCertified organicNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good -
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More from Kikkoman
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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Agents Classified by the IARC Monographs, Volumes 1–142 (List of Classifications)
monographs.iarc.who.int
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About Alcohol Use During Pregnancy
“There is no known safe amount of alcohol use during pregnancy.”
cdc.gov
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org