Broccoli vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between broccoli and soy sauce
- Broccoli has more vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin A, and folate, while soy sauce has more manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B3, and iron.
- Soy sauce covers your daily need for sodium, 237% more than broccoli.
- The amount of sodium in broccoli is lower.
- Soy sauce has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of soy sauce is 15, while the glycemic index of broccoli is 32.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Broccoli, raw 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 more CalciumCalcium | +42.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +252.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +98.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +112.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +151.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +384.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +115.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +92.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +243.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +34.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +188.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +54.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1648.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +700% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +592.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +63.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 33mg | 5493mg | 237% |
| Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 0mg | 99% |
| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 0µg | 85% |
| Manganese | 0.21mg | 1.018mg | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 166mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 74mg | 13% |
| Folate | 63µg | 14µg | 12% |
| Protein | 2.82g | 8.14g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 2.196mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 1.45mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 0.8g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 0.297mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.165mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.87mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 435mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 0.5µg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 31µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.033mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.148mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 0.263g | 2% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 53kcal | 1% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.043mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.64g | 4.93g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 0g | 1% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 0.57g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.04g | 4.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Choline | 18.7mg | 18.3mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.073g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.088g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.088mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.381mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.332mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.059mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 5460mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)