Balsamic vinegar vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between balsamic vinegar and soy sauce
- Balsamic vinegar has less manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron, and zinc.
- Soy sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 238% more.
- Balsamic vinegar has 37 times more sugar than soy sauce. Balsamic vinegar has 14.95g of sugar, while soy sauce has 0.4g.
- Balsamic vinegar has a higher glycemic index than soy sauce.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Vinegar, balsamic 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 SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +516.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +22.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +288.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +101.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +65.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +987.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +773.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +677.1% |
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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.49 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
17.03 g
Water:
76.45 g
Other:
6.03 g
Protein:
8.14 g
Fats:
0.57 g
Carbs:
4.93 g
Water:
71.15 g
Other:
15.21 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +245.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1561.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +152.2% |
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Water
~71.15g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
7.57 g
Fructose:
7.38 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.1 g
Glucose:
0.3 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +2423.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 23mg | 5493mg | 238% |
| Manganese | 0.131mg | 1.018mg | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 19mg | 166mg | 21% |
| Protein | 0.49g | 8.14g | 15% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 74mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.196mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.148mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 112mg | 435mg | 10% |
| Fructose | 7.38g | 0g | 9% |
| Iron | 0.72mg | 1.45mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.08mg | 0.87mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 6% | |
| Carbs | 17.03g | 4.93g | 4% |
| Folate | 14µg | 4% | |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 3% | |
| Choline | 18.3mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.026mg | 0.043mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.263g | 2% | |
| Calories | 88kcal | 53kcal | 2% |
| Fats | 0g | 0.57g | 1% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 17.03g | 4.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 14.95g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.073g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.271mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.318mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.537mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.381mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.353mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.332mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.174mg | 0% |
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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
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12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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112%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Soy sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soy sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 5470mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.073g)