Soy sauce vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between soy sauce and apple pie?
- Soy sauce is richer in manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and zinc, yet apple pie is richer in vitamin B1.
- Soy sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 227% higher.
- Soy sauce has 11 times more magnesium than apple pie. Soy sauce has 74mg of magnesium, while apple pie has 7mg.
- Apple pie contains less sodium.
- Soy sauce has a lower glycemic index than apple pie.
We used Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour types in this comparison.
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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 | +957.1% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +569.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +19.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +443.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +591.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +459.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.2% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +95.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +149.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +289.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +306.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +328.4% |
Contains more WaterWater | +36.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +1590% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1829.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +589.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.1% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4886.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +735.7% |
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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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Sodium | 5493mg | 266mg | 227% |
Manganese | 1.018mg | 0.182mg | 36% |
Phosphorus | 166mg | 24mg | 20% |
Saturated fat | 0.073g | 3.797g | 17% |
Fats | 0.57g | 11g | 16% |
Magnesium | 74mg | 7mg | 16% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.263g | 2.198g | 13% |
Protein | 8.14g | 1.9g | 12% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 4.388g | 11% |
Potassium | 435mg | 65mg | 11% |
Carbs | 4.93g | 34g | 10% |
Calories | 53kcal | 237kcal | 9% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.148mg | 0.038mg | 8% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.134mg | 8% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.196mg | 1.123mg | 7% |
Zinc | 0.87mg | 0.16mg | 6% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.2mg | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.119mg | 4% |
Folate | 14µg | 4µg | 3% |
Iron | 1.45mg | 1.21mg | 3% |
Choline | 18.3mg | 3% | |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 29µg | 3% |
Fiber | 0.8g | 1.6g | 3% |
Calcium | 33mg | 11mg | 2% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.158mg | 1% |
Selenium | 0.5µg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 4.13g | 32.4g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | |
Copper | 0.043mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.271mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.318mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.537mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.381mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.097mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.353mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.332mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.174mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
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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 Saturated fat?

Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.724g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Soy sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 5227mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Apple pie is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)