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Hot sauce vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Hot sauce and Soy sauce

  • Hot sauce has more Vitamin C, while Soy sauce has more Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Iron, Potassium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Soy sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 124% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Hot sauce is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Sauce, ready-to-serve, pepper or hot 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 -51.9%
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains more Iron +202.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1380%
Contains more Phosphorus +1409.1%
Contains more Potassium +202.1%
Contains more Zinc +690.9%
Contains more Copper +53.6%
Contains more Manganese +1977.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 4% 5% 13% 345% 3% 10% 7% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 55% 53% 72% 39% 717% 24% 15% 133% 3%
Contains less Sodium -51.9%
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains more Iron +202.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1380%
Contains more Phosphorus +1409.1%
Contains more Potassium +202.1%
Contains more Zinc +690.9%
Contains more Copper +53.6%
Contains more Manganese +1977.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +764.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +170%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.033
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.148
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 3% 0% 250% 9% 19% 5% 7% 37% 5% 0% 6%
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 K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +764.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +170%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.033
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.148

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +26.5%
Contains more Protein +1496.1%
Contains more Fats +54.1%
Contains more Carbs +181.7%
Contains more Other +105.8%
2% 90% 7%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 1.75 g
Water: 89.98 g
Other: 7.39 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 Water +26.5%
Contains more Protein +1496.1%
Contains more Fats +54.1%
Contains more Carbs +181.7%
Contains more Other +105.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +193.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.2%
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.196 g
17% 21% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.263 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +193.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot sauce Soy sauce Opinion
Net carbs 1.45g 4.13g Soy sauce
Protein 0.51g 8.14g Soy sauce
Fats 0.37g 0.57g Soy sauce
Carbs 1.75g 4.93g Soy sauce
Calories 11kcal 53kcal Soy sauce
Sugar 1.26g 0.4g Soy sauce
Fiber 0.3g 0.8g Soy sauce
Calcium 8mg 33mg Soy sauce
Iron 0.48mg 1.45mg Soy sauce
Magnesium 5mg 74mg Soy sauce
Phosphorus 11mg 166mg Soy sauce
Potassium 144mg 435mg Soy sauce
Sodium 2643mg 5493mg Hot sauce
Zinc 0.11mg 0.87mg Soy sauce
Copper 0.028mg 0.043mg Soy sauce
Manganese 0.049mg 1.018mg Soy sauce
Selenium 0µg 0.5µg Soy sauce
Vitamin A 162IU 0IU Hot sauce
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 0µg Hot sauce
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0mg Hot sauce
Vitamin C 74.8mg 0mg Hot sauce
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.033mg Hot sauce
Vitamin B2 0.082mg 0.165mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B3 0.254mg 2.196mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.297mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 0.148mg Hot sauce
Folate 6µg 14µg Soy sauce
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg Hot sauce
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.096mg Soy sauce
Threonine 0.019mg 0.271mg Soy sauce
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0.318mg Soy sauce
Leucine 0.027mg 0.537mg Soy sauce
Lysine 0.023mg 0.381mg Soy sauce
Methionine 0.006mg 0.097mg Soy sauce
Phenylalanine 0.016mg 0.353mg Soy sauce
Valine 0.022mg 0.332mg Soy sauce
Histidine 0.01mg 0.174mg Soy sauce
Saturated Fat 0.052g 0.073g Hot sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.088g Soy sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.196g 0.263g Soy sauce

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is better in case of low diet
Hot sauce 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
29%
Hot sauce
12%
Soy sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Hot sauce
112%
Soy sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 2850mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
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. Hot sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174527/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.