Ketchup vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ketchup and soy sauce different?
- Ketchup is richer in vitamin E, while soy sauce is higher in manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, and vitamin B5.
- Soy sauce covers your daily need for sodium, 199% more than ketchup.
- Ketchup is lower in sodium.
Catsup 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 | +97.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +469.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +120% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +314.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +411.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +538.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1111.9% |
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 KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +53.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +531.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +55.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +46.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +455.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +682.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +470% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +415.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +486.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +541.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2200% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +3316.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 907mg | 5493mg | 199% |
| Manganese | 0.084mg | 1.018mg | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 26mg | 166mg | 20% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 74mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.35mg | 1.45mg | 14% |
| Protein | 1.04g | 8.14g | 14% |
| Fructose | 8.72g | 0g | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.46mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 27.4g | 4.93g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.87mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.043mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 281mg | 435mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.434mg | 2.196mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.047mg | 0.297mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 3µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Calories | 101kcal | 53kcal | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 0.8g | 2% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.033mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.158mg | 0.148mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.57g | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 14µg | 1% |
| Choline | 12.5mg | 18.3mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.041g | 0.263g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.1g | 4.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.27g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.165mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.014g | 0.073g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.015g | 0.088g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.005mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.019mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.021mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.023mg | 0.381mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.005mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.021mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.014mg | 0.332mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.013mg | 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 - 20.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ketchup contains less Sodium (difference - 4586mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ketchup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.059g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ketchup 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.