Pasta vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pasta and soy sauce?
- Pasta is higher in vitamin B1 and folate, yet soy sauce is higher in manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Soy sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 239% more.
- The glycemic index of soy sauce is lower.
We used Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) types 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 | +116.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +311.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +450% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1712.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +163.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +354.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +357.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +121.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +62.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +335.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +84.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +405.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +58.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +4806.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +63.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.3% |
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 price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 6mg | 5493mg | 239% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 1.018mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.033mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 166mg | 15% |
| Folate | 64µg | 14µg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 74mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 435mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.148mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 2.196mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 4.93g | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Protein | 5.15g | 8.14g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.043mg | 6% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 53kcal | 4% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 1.45mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.87mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 3% | |
| Calcium | 6mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Choline | 18.3mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.297mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.263g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.165mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 0.57g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 4.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 0.073g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.088g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.381mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.332mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 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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112%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.077g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soy sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 5487mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pasta is cheaper (difference - $0.4)