Sweet Soy Sauce
Also known as: kecap manis, Indonesian sweet soy sauce
100 g of Sweet Soy Sauce equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Tablespoon | 5.6 tbsp |
| Teaspoon | 17 tsp |
| Cup | 0.36 cup |
| Milliliter | 85 ml |
| Ounce (100 g) | 1.0 oz |
| Kilogram | 0.10 kg |
Convert Sweet Soy Sauce
1 tbsp Sweet Soy Sauce = 18 g
Measuring Tips
Thicker than regular soy sauce. For Indonesian recipes (nasi goreng, satay), don't substitute with regular soy sauce — taste differs significantly.
Common Uses
- nasi goreng
- satay marinade
- stir fry
- Indonesian cuisine
Storage
Cool dark place. Refrigerate after opening for best quality.
Popular Sweet Soy Sauce Conversions
Nutrition per 100 g
- kalori220
- protein4.5
- karbohidrat50
- gula45
- natrium mg4500
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams in 1 tablespoon of sweet soy sauce?▾
1 tablespoon of sweet soy sauce ≈ 18 grams, based on density 1.17 g/ml. For 1 teaspoon: 6 g; for 1 standard cup (240 ml): 280 g.
How can I measure sweet soy sauce accurately without a scale?▾
Thicker than regular soy sauce. For Indonesian recipes (nasi goreng, satay), don't substitute with regular soy sauce — taste differs significantly.
Will the conversion be the same for all brands of sweet soy sauce?▾
Results may vary slightly depending on brand and how loosely or firmly you scoop. The values here use a reference density of 1.17 g/ml from authoritative sources like usda-fdc. For precision baking, use a digital kitchen scale instead of volume measures.
How should I store sweet soy sauce?▾
Cool dark place. Refrigerate after opening for best quality.
What is Sweet Soy Sauce typically used for?▾
Sweet Soy Sauce is commonly used in: nasi goreng, satay marinade, stir fry, Indonesian cuisine. Because its density is 1.17 g/ml, the volume vs weight conversion matters when scaling recipes.
How many calories in 1 tablespoon of sweet soy sauce?▾
1 tbsp of sweet soy sauce (~18 g) contains about 40 calories. Per 100 g: 220 calories. See the 'Nutrition per 100 g' section above for the full macro breakdown.