Soy sauce vs. Barbecue sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between soy sauce and barbecue sauce
- The amount of manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, zinc, potassium, and vitamin B6 in soy sauce is higher than in barbecue sauce.
- Soy sauce covers your daily need for sodium, 194% more than barbecue sauce.
- Soy sauce contains 8 times more phosphorus than barbecue sauce. While soy sauce contains 166mg of phosphorus, barbecue sauce contains only 20mg.
- The amount of sodium in barbecue sauce is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) and Sauce, barbecue.
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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 | +469.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +87.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +126.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +411.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +730% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +707.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +67.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +160% |
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 | +43.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +194.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +267.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +81.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +97.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +157.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.14 g
Fats:
0.57 g
Carbs:
4.93 g
Water:
71.15 g
Other:
15.21 g
Protein:
0.82 g
Fats:
0.63 g
Carbs:
40.77 g
Water:
54.71 g
Other:
3.07 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +892.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +395.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +727% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.263 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.045 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.101 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +160.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.4% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.082g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.1 g
Glucose:
0.3 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0.35 g
Sucrose:
2.68 g
Glucose:
16.39 g
Fructose:
14.17 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2580% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +5363.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 5493mg | 1027mg | 194% |
| Manganese | 1.018mg | 0.126mg | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 20mg | 21% |
| Fructose | 0g | 14.17g | 18% |
| Magnesium | 74mg | 13mg | 15% |
| Protein | 8.14g | 0.82g | 15% |
| Carbs | 4.93g | 40.77g | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.196mg | 0.597mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.45mg | 0.64mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.056mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 0.17mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.148mg | 0.075mg | 6% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 172kcal | 6% |
| Potassium | 435mg | 232mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.8mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.072mg | 3% |
| Folate | 14µg | 2µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.164mg | 3% |
| Choline | 18.3mg | 7.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.8µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.023mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.263g | 0.101g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.57g | 0.63g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.13g | 39.87g | N/A |
| Calcium | 33mg | 33mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 33.24g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 0.9g | 0% |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.073g | 0.045g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.082g | 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% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.021g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.08g | N/A |
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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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7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
112%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 4466mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue sauce is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
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.