Soy sauce vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between soy sauce and beetroot
- Soy sauce has more manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B6, while beetroot has more folate and fiber.
- Soy sauce covers your daily need for sodium, 235% more than beetroot.
- Soy sauce contains 7 times more vitamin B3 than beetroot. While soy sauce contains 2.196mg of vitamin B3, beetroot contains only 0.334mg.
- The amount of sodium in beetroot is lower.
- Soy sauce has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of soy sauce is 15, while the glycemic index of beetroot is 64.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) and Beets, raw.
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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 | +221.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +106.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +148.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +315% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +209.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +74.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
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 | +312.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +557.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +91.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +120.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +205% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +678.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +405.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +235.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1308.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +93.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +175% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +338.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 5493mg | 78mg | 235% |
| Manganese | 1.018mg | 0.329mg | 30% |
| Folate | 14µg | 109µg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 40mg | 18% |
| Protein | 8.14g | 1.61g | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.196mg | 0.334mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 74mg | 23mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.04mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 2.8g | 8% |
| Iron | 1.45mg | 0.8mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.148mg | 0.067mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 0.35mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.9mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.075mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 435mg | 325mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.155mg | 3% |
| Choline | 18.3mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 4.93g | 9.56g | 2% |
| Fats | 0.57g | 0.17g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.263g | 0.06g | 1% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 43kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.13g | 6.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 6.76g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.073g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.271mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.318mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.537mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.381mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.353mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.332mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.174mg | 0.021mg | 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 Sugar?
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 5415mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.046g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $2.9)
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.