Glutinous rice vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are glutinous rice and soy sauce different?
- Glutinous rice is richer in selenium, while soy sauce is higher in manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, potassium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6.
- Soy sauce covers your daily need for sodium, 239% more than glutinous rice.
- Glutinous rice contains 11 times more selenium than soy sauce. Glutinous rice contains 5.6µg of selenium, while soy sauce contains 0.5µg.
- Glutinous rice is lower in sodium.
- Glutinous rice has a higher glycemic index (98) than soy sauce (15).
Rice, white, glutinous, unenriched, cooked and Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) 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.
Contains more CopperCopper | +14% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1020% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1380% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1550% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +4250% |
Contains more IronIron | +935.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +112.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1975% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +288.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +65% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1169.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +657.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +38.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +469.2% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1300% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +771.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.02 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
21.09 g
Water:
76.63 g
Other:
0.07 g
Protein:
8.14 g
Fats:
0.57 g
Carbs:
4.93 g
Water:
71.15 g
Other:
15.21 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +327.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +303% |
Contains more FatsFats | +200% |
Contains more OtherOther | +21628.6% |
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Water
~71.15g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.07 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.069 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.263 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.6% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25.7% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +281.2% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Sugar |
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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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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Sodium | 5mg | 5493mg | 239% |
Manganese | 0.262mg | 1.018mg | 33% |
Phosphorus | 8mg | 166mg | 23% |
Magnesium | 5mg | 74mg | 16% |
Iron | 0.14mg | 1.45mg | 16% |
Potassium | 10mg | 435mg | 13% |
Protein | 2.02g | 8.14g | 12% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.29mg | 2.196mg | 12% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 0.165mg | 12% |
Selenium | 5.6µg | 0.5µg | 9% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.148mg | 9% |
Carbs | 21.09g | 4.93g | 5% |
Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.87mg | 4% |
Folate | 1µg | 14µg | 3% |
Choline | 2.1mg | 18.3mg | 3% |
Calcium | 2mg | 33mg | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.215mg | 0.297mg | 2% |
Calories | 97kcal | 53kcal | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.069g | 0.263g | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.033mg | 1% |
Copper | 0.049mg | 0.043mg | 1% |
Fiber | 1g | 0.8g | 1% |
Fats | 0.19g | 0.57g | 1% |
Net carbs | 20.09g | 4.13g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.05g | 0.4g | N/A |
Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0mg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.073g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.07g | 0.088g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.072mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.087mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.167mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.073mg | 0.381mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.047mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.108mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.123mg | 0.332mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.047mg | 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
11%

112%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Soy sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Glutinous rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Glutinous rice contains less Sodium (difference - 5488mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Glutinous rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is cheaper?

Glutinous rice is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)