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 for 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.
- Soy sauce has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of soy sauce is 15, while the glycemic index of broth is 45.
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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +32.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +866.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +578.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +466.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5500% |
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 | +48% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +203% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +160.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +102% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +128.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +526.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +3034.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +104.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2335.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +265.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +223.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5990.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 5493mg | 23875mg | 799% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 28µg | 50% |
| Manganese | 1.018mg | 0.15mg | 38% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.263g | 4.48g | 28% |
| Fats | 0.57g | 13.88g | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.43mg | 20% |
| Choline | 18.3mg | 114.6mg | 18% |
| Protein | 8.14g | 16.66g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 0.073g | 3.43g | 15% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 187mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 5.36g | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 267kcal | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 0.09mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.6mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.043mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.45mg | 1.03mg | 5% |
| Folate | 14µg | 32µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 4.93g | 18.01g | 4% |
| Potassium | 435mg | 309mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.148mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 74mg | 56mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 13mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.46mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.196mg | 2.46mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.13g | 18.01g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 17.36g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 166mg | 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% |
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 Cholesterol?
Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soy sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 18382mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.357g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Broth is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins