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Russian dressing vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Russian dressing and Soy sauce different?

  • Russian dressing is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin E , while Soy sauce is higher in Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Soy sauce covers your daily need of Sodium 190% more than Russian dressing.
  • Soy sauce is lower in Saturated Fat.

Salad dressing, russian dressing 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.
Russian dressing
Russian dressing
3
:
7
Soy sauce
Soy sauce
Contains less Sodium -79.4%
Contains more Copper +34.9%
Contains more Selenium +220%
Contains more Calcium +153.8%
Contains more Iron +141.7%
Contains more Magnesium +640%
Contains more Phosphorus +730%
Contains more Potassium +151.4%
Contains more Zinc +295.5%
Contains more Manganese +1515.9%
Russian dressing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 8% 9% 16% 148% 6% 20% 9% 9%
Soy sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 55% 53% 72% 39% 717% 24% 15% 133% 3%
Contains less Sodium -79.4%
Contains more Copper +34.9%
Contains more Selenium +220%
Contains more Calcium +153.8%
Contains more Iron +141.7%
Contains more Magnesium +640%
Contains more Phosphorus +730%
Contains more Potassium +151.4%
Contains more Zinc +295.5%
Contains more Manganese +1515.9%

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.
Russian dressing
Russian dressing
5
:
5
Soy sauce
Soy sauce
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +258.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +269.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.6%
Contains more Folate +180%
Russian dressing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 67% 0% 20% 8% 11% 12% 24% 23% 4% 0% 135%
Soy sauce
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 B5 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +258.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +269.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.6%
Contains more Folate +180%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Russian dressing
Russian dressing
2
:
3
Soy sauce
Soy sauce
Contains more Fats +4493%
Contains more Carbs +547.1%
Contains more Protein +1079.7%
Contains more Water +84.7%
Contains more Other +463.3%
Russian dressing
26% 32% 39% 3%
Protein: 0.69 g
Fats: 26.18 g
Carbs: 31.9 g
Water: 38.53 g
Other: 2.7 g
Soy sauce
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 Fats +4493%
Contains more Carbs +547.1%
Contains more Protein +1079.7%
Contains more Water +84.7%
Contains more Other +463.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Russian dressing
Russian dressing
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:
1
Soy sauce
Soy sauce
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6636.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5538.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
Russian dressing
10% 26% 64%
Saturated Fat: 2.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.928 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.83 g
Soy sauce
17% 21% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.263 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6636.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5538.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Russian dressing Soy sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Russian dressing Soy sauce Opinion
Net carbs 31.2g 4.13g Russian dressing
Protein 0.69g 8.14g Soy sauce
Fats 26.18g 0.57g Russian dressing
Carbs 31.9g 4.93g Russian dressing
Calories 355kcal 53kcal Russian dressing
Sugar 17.68g 0.4g Soy sauce
Fiber 0.7g 0.8g Soy sauce
Calcium 13mg 33mg Soy sauce
Iron 0.6mg 1.45mg Soy sauce
Magnesium 10mg 74mg Soy sauce
Phosphorus 20mg 166mg Soy sauce
Potassium 173mg 435mg Soy sauce
Sodium 1133mg 5493mg Russian dressing
Zinc 0.22mg 0.87mg Soy sauce
Copper 0.058mg 0.043mg Russian dressing
Manganese 0.063mg 1.018mg Soy sauce
Selenium 1.6µg 0.5µg Russian dressing
Vitamin A 577IU 0IU Russian dressing
Vitamin A RAE 29µg 0µg Russian dressing
Vitamin E 3.32mg 0mg Russian dressing
Vitamin C 6mg 0mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.033mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B2 0.046mg 0.165mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B3 0.594mg 2.196mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.297mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.148mg Soy sauce
Folate 5µg 14µg Soy sauce
Vitamin K 53.7µg 0µg Russian dressing
Tryptophan 0.096mg Soy sauce
Threonine 0.271mg Soy sauce
Isoleucine 0.318mg Soy sauce
Leucine 0.537mg Soy sauce
Lysine 0.381mg Soy sauce
Methionine 0.097mg Soy sauce
Phenylalanine 0.353mg Soy sauce
Valine 0.332mg Soy sauce
Histidine 0.174mg Soy sauce
Trans Fat 0.17g 0g Soy sauce
Saturated Fat 2.39g 0.073g Soy sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 5.928g 0.088g Russian dressing
Polyunsaturated fat 14.83g 0.263g Russian dressing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Russian dressing 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
28%
Russian dressing
12%
Soy sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Russian dressing
112%
Soy sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.28g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.317g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing contains less Sodium (difference - 4360mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing 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. Russian dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171005/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.