01
Soy Sauce
3.31 tsp : 1/4 tsp
Adds umami and color; reduce other liquids slightly
3.3
salt substitutes
10 substitutes · avg score 3.3 · The most fundamental seasoning: sodium chloride, used to enhance flavor in virtually every savory dish and many sweet ones. Also plays functional roles: drawing out moisture, controlling yeast, strengthening gluten in bread, and preserving foods.
quick swaps (averaged across uses)
02
Miso
3.31 tsp : 1/4 tsp
Adds salt plus deep umami flavor
3.3
03
Fish Sauce
3.31 tsp : 1/4 tsp
Very salty and savory, best in Asian dishes
3.3
04
Tamari
3.31 tsp : 1 tsp
Liquid salt plus umami; gluten-free soy sauce
3.3
05
Seaweed
3.31 tsp : 1 tsp
Dried kelp flakes ground; mineral saltiness
3.3
06
Coconut Aminos
3.32 tsp : 1 tsp
Much milder; use double for salt equivalent
3.3