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Soy sauce vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Soy sauce and Broth

  • Soy sauce has more Manganese, and Zinc, while Broth has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Choline, Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5.
  • Broth covers your daily need of Sodium 799% more than Soy sauce.
  • Soy sauce contains 10 times more Zinc than Broth. While Soy sauce contains 0.87mg of Zinc, Broth contains only 0.09mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Soy sauce is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry.

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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.
Soy sauce
Soy sauce
7
:
2
Broth
Broth
Contains more Iron +40.8%
Contains more Magnesium +32.1%
Contains more Potassium +40.8%
Contains less Sodium -77%
Contains more Zinc +866.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +578.7%
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Selenium +5500%
Equal in Phosphorus - 166
Soy sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 55% 53% 72% 39% 717% 24% 15% 133% 3%
Broth
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 3115% 3% 0% 20% 153%
Contains more Iron +40.8%
Contains more Magnesium +32.1%
Contains more Potassium +40.8%
Contains less Sodium -77%
Contains more Zinc +866.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +578.7%
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Selenium +5500%
Equal in Phosphorus - 166

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.
Soy sauce
Soy sauce
1
:
9
Broth
Broth
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +203%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Soy sauce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 9% 39% 42% 18% 35% 11% 0% 0%
Broth
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 10% 0% 4% 25% 100% 47% 36% 24% 24% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +203%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Soy sauce
Soy sauce
1
:
4
Broth
Broth
Contains more Water +3034.4%
Contains more Protein +104.7%
Contains more Fats +2335.1%
Contains more Carbs +265.3%
Contains more Other +223.3%
Soy sauce
8% 5% 71% 15%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 4.93 g
Water: 71.15 g
Other: 15.21 g
Broth
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more Water +3034.4%
Contains more Protein +104.7%
Contains more Fats +2335.1%
Contains more Carbs +265.3%
Contains more Other +223.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Soy sauce
Soy sauce
1
:
2
Broth
Broth
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5990.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1603.4%
Soy sauce
17% 21% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.263 g
Broth
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.48 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5990.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1603.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Soy sauce Broth
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soy sauce Broth Opinion
Net carbs 4.13g 18.01g Broth
Protein 8.14g 16.66g Broth
Fats 0.57g 13.88g Broth
Carbs 4.93g 18.01g Broth
Calories 53kcal 267kcal Broth
Sugar 0.4g 17.36g Soy sauce
Fiber 0.8g 0g Soy sauce
Calcium 33mg 187mg Broth
Iron 1.45mg 1.03mg Soy sauce
Magnesium 74mg 56mg Soy sauce
Phosphorus 166mg 166mg
Potassium 435mg 309mg Soy sauce
Sodium 5493mg 23875mg Soy sauce
Zinc 0.87mg 0.09mg Soy sauce
Copper 0.043mg 0mg Soy sauce
Manganese 1.018mg 0.15mg Soy sauce
Selenium 0.5µg 28µg Broth
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Broth
Vitamin E 0mg 0.46mg Broth
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Broth
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.1mg Broth
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.43mg Broth
Vitamin B3 2.196mg 2.46mg Broth
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.6mg Broth
Vitamin B6 0.148mg 0.1mg Soy sauce
Folate 14µg 32µg Broth
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Broth
Tryptophan 0.096mg Soy sauce
Threonine 0.271mg Soy sauce
Isoleucine 0.318mg Soy sauce
Leucine 0.537mg Soy sauce
Lysine 0.381mg Soy sauce
Methionine 0.097mg Soy sauce
Phenylalanine 0.353mg Soy sauce
Valine 0.332mg Soy sauce
Histidine 0.174mg Soy sauce
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg Soy sauce
Saturated Fat 0.073g 3.43g Soy sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 5.36g Broth
Polyunsaturated fat 0.263g 4.48g Broth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Soy sauce Broth
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
12%
Soy sauce
25%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
112%
Soy sauce
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 18382mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.357g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Soy sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174277/nutrients
  2. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.