Soy sauce vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are soy sauce and biscuits different?
- Soy sauce is higher in manganese and magnesium; however, biscuits are richer in selenium, vitamin B1, calcium, iron, folate, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for soy sauce is 214% higher.
- Soy sauce contains 4 times more magnesium than biscuits. While soy sauce contains 74mg of magnesium, biscuits contain only 18mg.
- Biscuits have less sodium.
- Soy sauce has a lower glycemic index (15) than biscuits (44).
Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe are the varieties used 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 | +311.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +259.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +61.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +169.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +612.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +90.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3800% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +322.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +978.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +87.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +335.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +146.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +375.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2759.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +804.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7775% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1482.9% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 5493mg | 580mg | 214% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 19.5µg | 35% |
| Manganese | 1.018mg | 0.378mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.356mg | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.263g | 4.163g | 26% |
| Fats | 0.57g | 16.3g | 24% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 235mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 0.073g | 4.324g | 19% |
| Iron | 1.45mg | 2.9mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 6.93g | 17% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 353kcal | 15% |
| Magnesium | 74mg | 18mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 4.93g | 44.6g | 13% |
| Folate | 14µg | 61µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.31mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 435mg | 121mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.148mg | 0.035mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.196mg | 2.949mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.082mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 1.5g | 3% |
| Choline | 18.3mg | 3% | |
| Protein | 8.14g | 7g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.13g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 164mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.271mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.318mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.537mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.381mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.353mg | 0.347mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.332mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.174mg | 0.161mg | 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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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
112%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.251g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 4913mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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