Onion vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between onions and soy sauce
- Onions have more vitamin C; however, soy sauce is higher in manganese, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, potassium, and zinc.
- Soy sauce covers your daily sodium needs 239% more than onions.
- Onions have less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Onions, 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 less SodiumSodium | -99.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +640% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +43.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +197.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +590.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +10.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +411.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +472.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +689.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +39.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +35.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +511.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1793.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +141.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +89.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +640% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +470% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +4245.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +576.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1447.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +890% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +556.7% |
| 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 | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 4mg | 5493mg | 239% |
| Manganese | 0.129mg | 1.018mg | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 29mg | 166mg | 20% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 1.45mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 74mg | 15% |
| Protein | 1.1g | 8.14g | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 2.196mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.165mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 146mg | 435mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 7.4mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.87mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0.8g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.123mg | 0.297mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.263g | 2% |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 18.3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.148mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.29g | 0g | 2% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 53kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.033mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 9.34g | 4.93g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.57g | 1% |
| Folate | 19µg | 14µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 4.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.24g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.042g | 0.073g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 0.088g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.021mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.381mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.025mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.021mg | 0.332mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 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 richer in minerals?
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 5489mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (15)
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.