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Sweet and sour vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sweet and sour and Soy sauce

  • Sweet and sour has more Vitamin C, while Soy sauce has more Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Potassium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Soy sauce covers your daily need of Sodium 223% more than Sweet and sour.
  • The amount of Sodium in Sweet and sour is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve and Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu).

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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.
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Copper +83.7%
Contains more Calcium +230%
Contains more Iron +590.5%
Contains more Magnesium +825%
Contains more Phosphorus +2271.4%
Contains more Potassium +339.4%
Contains more Zinc +866.7%
Contains more Manganese +33.8%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 8% 6% 3% 9% 49% 3% 27% 100% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 55% 53% 72% 39% 717% 24% 15% 133% 3%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Copper +83.7%
Contains more Calcium +230%
Contains more Iron +590.5%
Contains more Magnesium +825%
Contains more Phosphorus +2271.4%
Contains more Potassium +339.4%
Contains more Zinc +866.7%
Contains more Manganese +33.8%
Contains more Selenium +25%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +768.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1074.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +219.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179.2%
Contains more Folate +75%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 29% 12% 5% 4% 6% 13% 6% 0% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +768.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1074.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +219.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179.2%
Contains more Folate +75%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +675.3%
Contains more Protein +2914.8%
Contains more Fats +2750%
Contains more Water +18.1%
Contains more Other +1146.7%
38% 60%
Protein: 0.27 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 60.27 g
Other: 1.22 g
8% 5% 71% 15%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 4.93 g
Water: 71.15 g
Other: 15.21 g
Contains more Carbs +675.3%
Contains more Protein +2914.8%
Contains more Fats +2750%
Contains more Water +18.1%
Contains more Other +1146.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet and sour Soy sauce Opinion
Net carbs 38.12g 4.13g Sweet and sour
Protein 0.27g 8.14g Soy sauce
Fats 0.02g 0.57g Soy sauce
Carbs 38.22g 4.93g Sweet and sour
Calories 150kcal 53kcal Sweet and sour
Sugar 18.75g 0.4g Soy sauce
Fiber 0.1g 0.8g Soy sauce
Calcium 10mg 33mg Soy sauce
Iron 0.21mg 1.45mg Soy sauce
Magnesium 8mg 74mg Soy sauce
Phosphorus 7mg 166mg Soy sauce
Potassium 99mg 435mg Soy sauce
Sodium 371mg 5493mg Sweet and sour
Zinc 0.09mg 0.87mg Soy sauce
Copper 0.079mg 0.043mg Sweet and sour
Manganese 0.761mg 1.018mg Soy sauce
Selenium 0.4µg 0.5µg Soy sauce
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Sweet and sour
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Sweet and sour
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg Sweet and sour
Vitamin C 8.7mg 0mg Sweet and sour
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.033mg Sweet and sour
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.165mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B3 0.187mg 2.196mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 0.297mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.148mg Soy sauce
Folate 8µg 14µg Soy sauce
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Sweet and sour
Tryptophan 0.096mg Soy sauce
Threonine 0.271mg Soy sauce
Isoleucine 0.318mg Soy sauce
Leucine 0.537mg Soy sauce
Lysine 0.381mg Soy sauce
Methionine 0.097mg Soy sauce
Phenylalanine 0.353mg Soy sauce
Valine 0.332mg Soy sauce
Histidine 0.174mg Soy sauce
Saturated Fat 0g 0.073g Sweet and sour
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.088g Soy sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.263g Soy sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sweet and sour Soy sauce
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
6%
Sweet and sour
12%
Soy sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Sweet and sour
112%
Soy sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour contains less Sodium (difference - 5122mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.073g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Sweet and sour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174066/nutrients
  2. Soy sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174277/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.