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Soy sauce vs. Almond paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Soy sauce and Almond paste

  • Soy sauce contains less Vitamin E, Copper, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium, and Phosphorus than Almond paste.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Soy sauce is 238% higher.
  • Almond paste is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) and Nuts, almond paste.

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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 93% 52% 28% 60% 151% 40% 111% 1.2% 112% 23%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +421.2%
Contains more IronIron +10.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +955.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +740%

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 0.33% 0% 271% 0% 21% 96% 27% 6.8% 8.3% 0% 0% 55% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +162.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +148.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +421.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +55.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
9% 28% 48% 14%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 27.74 g
Carbs: 47.81 g
Water: 14.08 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more WaterWater +405.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1010.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.6%
Contains more FatsFats +4766.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +869.8%

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
10% 68% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.629 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.821 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +20368.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2113.3%

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 Almond paste
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soy sauce Almond paste Opinion
Calories 53kcal 458kcal Almond paste
Protein 8.14g 9g Almond paste
Fats 0.57g 27.74g Almond paste
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Almond paste
Net carbs 4.13g 43.01g Almond paste
Carbs 4.93g 47.81g Almond paste
Magnesium 74mg 130mg Almond paste
Calcium 33mg 172mg Almond paste
Potassium 435mg 314mg Soy sauce
Iron 1.45mg 1.6mg Almond paste
Sugar 0.4g 36.25g Soy sauce
Fiber 0.8g 4.8g Almond paste
Copper 0.043mg 0.454mg Almond paste
Zinc 0.87mg 1.48mg Almond paste
Phosphorus 166mg 258mg Almond paste
Sodium 5493mg 9mg Almond paste
Vitamin E 0mg 13.54mg Almond paste
Manganese 1.018mg 0.856mg Soy sauce
Selenium 0.5µg 4.2µg Almond paste
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.082mg Almond paste
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.414mg Almond paste
Vitamin B3 2.196mg 1.422mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.113mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B6 0.148mg 0.036mg Soy sauce
Folate 14µg 73µg Almond paste
Choline 18.3mg 28.5mg Almond paste
Saturated Fat 0.073g 2.629g Soy sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 18.012g Almond paste
Polyunsaturated fat 0.263g 5.821g Almond paste
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Soy sauce Almond paste
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
12%
Soy sauce
38%
Almond paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
112%
Soy sauce
67%
Almond paste

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.556g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond paste
Almond paste contains less Sodium (difference - 5484mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond paste
Almond paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond paste
Almond paste is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond paste
Almond paste 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 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. Almond paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170160/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.