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Soy sauce vs. Mayonnaise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Soy sauce and Mayonnaise different?

  • Soy sauce is richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, and Vitamin B3, while Mayonnaise is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin E .
  • Soy sauce covers your daily need of Sodium 211% more than Mayonnaise.
  • Mayonnaise is lower in Sodium.

Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) and Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Soy sauce
Soy sauce
8
:
2
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains more Iron +590.5%
Contains more Magnesium +7300%
Contains more Phosphorus +690.5%
Contains more Potassium +2075%
Contains more Zinc +480%
Contains more Copper +126.3%
Contains more Manganese +14442.9%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Selenium +360%
Soy sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 55% 53% 72% 39% 717% 24% 15% 133% 3%
Mayonnaise
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 8% 1% 9% 2% 83% 5% 7% 1% 13%
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains more Iron +590.5%
Contains more Magnesium +7300%
Contains more Phosphorus +690.5%
Contains more Potassium +2075%
Contains more Zinc +480%
Contains more Copper +126.3%
Contains more Manganese +14442.9%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Selenium +360%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Soy sauce
Soy sauce
6
:
5
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise
Contains more Vitamin B1 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +768.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1750%
Contains more Folate +180%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Soy sauce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 9% 39% 42% 18% 35% 11% 0% 0%
Mayonnaise
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 66% 6% 0% 3% 5% 0% 11% 2% 4% 15% 408%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +768.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1750%
Contains more Folate +180%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Soy sauce
Soy sauce
4
:
1
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise
Contains more Protein +747.9%
Contains more Carbs +764.9%
Contains more Water +228.6%
Contains more Other +672.1%
Contains more Fats +13031.6%
Soy sauce
8% 5% 71% 15%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 4.93 g
Water: 71.15 g
Other: 15.21 g
Mayonnaise
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 g
Contains more Protein +747.9%
Contains more Carbs +764.9%
Contains more Water +228.6%
Contains more Other +672.1%
Contains more Fats +13031.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Soy sauce
Soy sauce
1
:
2
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19039.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16892.4%
Soy sauce
17% 21% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.263 g
Mayonnaise
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: 11.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 44.69 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19039.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16892.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Soy sauce
Soy sauce
1
:
2
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise
Contains more Glucose +650%
Contains more Sucrose +380%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Soy sauce
25% 75%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Mayonnaise
84% 7% 9%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +650%
Contains more Sucrose +380%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Soy sauce Mayonnaise
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soy sauce Mayonnaise Opinion
Net carbs 4.13g 0.57g Soy sauce
Protein 8.14g 0.96g Soy sauce
Fats 0.57g 74.85g Mayonnaise
Carbs 4.93g 0.57g Soy sauce
Calories 53kcal 680kcal Mayonnaise
Fructose 0g 0.05g Mayonnaise
Sugar 0.4g 0.57g Soy sauce
Fiber 0.8g 0g Soy sauce
Calcium 33mg 8mg Soy sauce
Iron 1.45mg 0.21mg Soy sauce
Magnesium 74mg 1mg Soy sauce
Phosphorus 166mg 21mg Soy sauce
Potassium 435mg 20mg Soy sauce
Sodium 5493mg 635mg Mayonnaise
Zinc 0.87mg 0.15mg Soy sauce
Copper 0.043mg 0.019mg Soy sauce
Manganese 1.018mg 0.007mg Soy sauce
Selenium 0.5µg 2.3µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin A 0IU 65IU Mayonnaise
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 16µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin E 0mg 3.28mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.01mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.019mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B3 2.196mg 0mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.172mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B6 0.148mg 0.008mg Soy sauce
Folate 14µg 5µg Soy sauce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin K 0µg 163µg Mayonnaise
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.017mg Soy sauce
Threonine 0.271mg 0.055mg Soy sauce
Isoleucine 0.318mg 0.065mg Soy sauce
Leucine 0.537mg 0.095mg Soy sauce
Lysine 0.381mg 0.072mg Soy sauce
Methionine 0.097mg 0.035mg Soy sauce
Phenylalanine 0.353mg 0.057mg Soy sauce
Valine 0.332mg 0.074mg Soy sauce
Histidine 0.174mg 0.026mg Soy sauce
Cholesterol 0mg 42mg Soy sauce
Trans Fat 0g 0.187g Soy sauce
Saturated Fat 0.073g 11.703g Soy sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Mayonnaise
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 16.843g Mayonnaise
Polyunsaturated fat 0.263g 44.69g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Mayonnaise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Soy sauce Mayonnaise
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Soy sauce
43%
Mayonnaise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
112%
Soy sauce
13%
Mayonnaise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise contains less Sodium (difference - 4858mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Soy sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174277/nutrients
  2. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.