Soy sauce vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between soy sauce and basil?
- Soy sauce is higher in phosphorus and vitamin B3, yet basil is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, copper, iron, vitamin C, calcium, and folate.
- Basil's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 346% more.
- Soy sauce has 1373 times more sodium than basil. While soy sauce has 5493mg of sodium, basil has only 4mg.
- The glycemic index of soy sauce is lower.
We used Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) and Basil, fresh types in this article.
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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 | +15.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +196.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +436.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +118.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +795.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.8% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +117.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +143.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +42.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +60.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +385.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +158.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +86% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +914% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +47.9% |
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Monounsaturated fat
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Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1400% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 414.8µg | 346% |
| Sodium | 5493mg | 4mg | 239% |
| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.385mg | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 264µg | 29% |
| Iron | 1.45mg | 3.17mg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 18mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 56mg | 16% |
| Folate | 14µg | 68µg | 14% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 177mg | 14% |
| Protein | 8.14g | 3.15g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.196mg | 0.902mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.076mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 1.018mg | 1.148mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.8mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 435mg | 295mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 1.6g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.209mg | 2% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 23kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 74mg | 64mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.263g | 0.389g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 0.81mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.93g | 2.65g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.148mg | 0.155mg | 1% |
| Choline | 18.3mg | 11.4mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.57g | 0.64g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.13g | 1.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.073g | 0.041g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.088g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.271mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.318mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.537mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.381mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.353mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.332mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.174mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.02g | 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 - 55)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 5489mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is cheaper?
Basil is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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