Indonesian Sweet Soy Sauce (Kecap Manis) Recipe

Indonesian Sweet Soy Sauce (Kecap Manis) has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, low-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 206.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and very high in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the top 10 percentile. This is often undesirable for people watching their sugar intake. With 11.2 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the low fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.

It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Indonesian cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Indonesian Sweet Soy Sauce (Kecap Manis) has been given a composite ranking of 11, and sparingly.