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Mayonnaise vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mayonnaise and Soy sauce different?

  • Mayonnaise is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin E, while Soy sauce is higher in Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Soy sauce covers your daily need of Sodium 211% more than Mayonnaise.
  • Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol.

Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 2.4% 1.8% 7.9% 6.3% 4.1% 9% 83% 0.91% 13%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 53% 9.9% 38% 54% 14% 24% 71% 716% 133% 2.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +360%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +7300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +312.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2075%
Contains more IronIron +590.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +126.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +480%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +690.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14442.9%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.9% 66% 6% 2.5% 4.4% 0% 10% 1.8% 15% 408% 3.8% 19%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 8.3% 38% 41% 18% 34% 0% 0% 11% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +768.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1750%
Contains more FolateFolate +180%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 g
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 FatsFats +13031.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +747.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +764.9%
Contains more WaterWater +228.6%
Contains more OtherOther +672.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 44.69 g
17% 21% 62%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.263 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +19039.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16892.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
84% 7% 9%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
25% 75%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +380%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +650%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mayonnaise Soy sauce
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mayonnaise Soy sauce Opinion
Calories 680kcal 53kcal Mayonnaise
Protein 0.96g 8.14g Soy sauce
Fats 74.85g 0.57g Mayonnaise
Net carbs 0.57g 4.13g Soy sauce
Carbs 0.57g 4.93g Soy sauce
Cholesterol 42mg 0mg Soy sauce
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Mayonnaise
Magnesium 1mg 74mg Soy sauce
Calcium 8mg 33mg Soy sauce
Potassium 20mg 435mg Soy sauce
Iron 0.21mg 1.45mg Soy sauce
Sugar 0.57g 0.4g Soy sauce
Fiber 0g 0.8g Soy sauce
Copper 0.019mg 0.043mg Soy sauce
Zinc 0.15mg 0.87mg Soy sauce
Phosphorus 21mg 166mg Soy sauce
Sodium 635mg 5493mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin A 65IU 0IU Mayonnaise
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin E 3.28mg 0mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Mayonnaise
Manganese 0.007mg 1.018mg Soy sauce
Selenium 2.3µg 0.5µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.033mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.165mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.196mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 0.297mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B6 0.008mg 0.148mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin K 163µg 0µg Mayonnaise
Folate 5µg 14µg Soy sauce
Trans Fat 0.187g 0g Soy sauce
Choline 34.2mg 18.3mg Mayonnaise
Saturated Fat 11.703g 0.073g Soy sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 16.843g 0.088g Mayonnaise
Polyunsaturated fat 44.69g 0.263g Mayonnaise
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.096mg Soy sauce
Threonine 0.055mg 0.271mg Soy sauce
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.318mg Soy sauce
Leucine 0.095mg 0.537mg Soy sauce
Lysine 0.072mg 0.381mg Soy sauce
Methionine 0.035mg 0.097mg Soy sauce
Phenylalanine 0.057mg 0.353mg Soy sauce
Valine 0.074mg 0.332mg Soy sauce
Histidine 0.026mg 0.174mg Soy sauce
Fructose 0.05g 0g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g Mayonnaise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mayonnaise Soy sauce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
41%
Mayonnaise
12%
Soy sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Mayonnaise
112%
Soy sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise contains less Sodium (difference - 4858mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise 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.

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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/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.

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