Milk vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between milk and soy sauce
- Milk has more vitamin B12 and calcium; however, soy sauce is higher in manganese, iron, magnesium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and potassium.
- Soy sauce covers your daily sodium needs 237% more than milk.
- Milk has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of milk is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 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 | +278.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +560% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +572.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +190% |
| Contains more IronIron | +4733.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +330% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +107.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +74.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33833.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +65% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2261.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +180% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +70.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +141.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1928% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +214.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +651.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 44mg | 5493mg | 237% |
| Manganese | 0.003mg | 1.018mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Iron | 0.03mg | 1.45mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 74mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 2.196mg | 13% |
| Protein | 3.37g | 8.14g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 95mg | 166mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.148mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 33mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 435mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 48IU | 0IU | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 0.5µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 0.043mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.87mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.633g | 0.073g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.8g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 0.165mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Folate | 5µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0.263g | 2% |
| Calories | 42kcal | 53kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.033mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.97g | 0.57g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.361mg | 0.297mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.99g | 4.93g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.99g | 4.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.2g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 18.3mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.277g | 0.088g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.174mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.319mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.282mg | 0.381mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.088mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.174mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.22mg | 0.332mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.101mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.027g | N/A |
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 Cholesterol?
Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 5449mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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.