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Soy sauce vs. Allspice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between soy sauce and allspice

  • Soy sauce contains less manganese, fiber, iron, calcium, copper, vitamin C, potassium, and magnesium than allspice.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for soy sauce is 235% higher.
  • Allspice is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) and Spices, allspice, ground.

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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 53% 9.9% 38% 54% 14% 24% 71% 716% 133% 2.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 96% 198% 92% 265% 184% 28% 48% 10% 384% 15%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +82.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1903%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +140%
Contains more IronIron +386.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1186%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +189.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +440%

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% 0% 0% 0% 8.3% 38% 41% 18% 34% 0% 0% 11% 10%
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 131% 9% 0% 0% 25% 15% 54% 0% 48% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +206.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +157.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 5% 71% 15%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 4.93 g
Water: 71.15 g
Other: 15.21 g
6% 9% 72% 8% 5%
Protein: 6.09 g
Fats: 8.69 g
Carbs: 72.12 g
Water: 8.46 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.7%
Contains more WaterWater +741%
Contains more OtherOther +227.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1424.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1362.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 21% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.263 g
46% 12% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.55 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.36 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +650%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +797.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soy sauce Allspice DV% diff.
Sodium 5493mg 77mg 235%
Manganese 1.018mg 2.943mg 84%
Fiber 0.8g 21.6g 83%
Iron 1.45mg 7.06mg 70%
Calcium 33mg 661mg 63%
Copper 0.043mg 0.553mg 57%
Vitamin C 0mg 39.2mg 44%
Carbs 4.93g 72.12g 22%
Potassium 435mg 1044mg 18%
Magnesium 74mg 135mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.263g 2.36g 14%
Fats 0.57g 8.69g 12%
Saturated fat 0.073g 2.55g 11%
Calories 53kcal 263kcal 11%
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.063mg 8%
Phosphorus 166mg 113mg 8%
Folate 14µg 36µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.101mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.148mg 0.21mg 5%
Protein 8.14g 6.09g 4%
Vitamin B3 2.196mg 2.86mg 4%
Selenium 0.5µg 2.7µg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Choline 18.3mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 0.66g 1%
Zinc 0.87mg 1.01mg 1%
Net carbs 4.13g 50.52g N/A
Sugar 0.4g N/A
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0%
Threonine 0.271mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.318mg 0%
Leucine 0.537mg 0%
Lysine 0.381mg 0%
Methionine 0.097mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.353mg 0%
Valine 0.332mg 0%
Histidine 0.174mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Soy sauce Allspice
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
12%
Soy sauce
24%
Allspice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
112%
Soy sauce
132%
Allspice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.477g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Allspice
Allspice contains less Sodium (difference - 5416mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Allspice
Allspice is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Allspice
Allspice is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Soy sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174277/nutrients
  2. Allspice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171315/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.