Soy sauce vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between soy sauce and amaranth
- Soy sauce has more vitamin B3, vitamin B2, potassium, and manganese; however, amaranth is higher in copper, selenium, iron, and fiber.
- Soy sauce covers your daily sodium needs 239% more than amaranth.
- Amaranth contains 9 times less vitamin B3 than soy sauce. Soy sauce contains 2.196mg of vitamin B3, while amaranth contains 0.235mg.
- Amaranth has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of amaranth is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) and Amaranth grain, cooked.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +222.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +42.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +44.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +246.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1000% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +834.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +57.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +114.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1875.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +177.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +279.1% |
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Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 5493mg | 6mg | 239% |
| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.149mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.196mg | 0.235mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.022mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 5.5µg | 9% |
| Potassium | 435mg | 135mg | 9% |
| Protein | 8.14g | 3.8g | 9% |
| Iron | 1.45mg | 2.1mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 1.018mg | 0.854mg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 2.1g | 5% |
| Carbs | 4.93g | 18.69g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.148mg | 0.113mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 148mg | 3% |
| Choline | 18.3mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 14µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.263g | 2% | |
| Calories | 53kcal | 102kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.015mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.57g | 1.58g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 74mg | 65mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 47mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.13g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 0.86mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.073g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0% | |
| 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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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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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soy sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 5487mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.073g)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.