Soy sauce vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between soy sauce and cereal
- Soy sauce has more magnesium, while cereal has more vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
- Cereal's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 521% higher.
- Cereal contains 7 times less sodium than soy sauce. Soy sauce contains 5493mg of sodium, while cereal contains 795mg.
- Soy sauce has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of soy sauce is 15, while the glycemic index of cereal is 69.
The food types used in this comparison are Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands).
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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 | +289.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +230% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +314.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +115.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +28.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2249% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +218.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +773.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1160% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +31.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +18954.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2245.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1248.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3944.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1782.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +582.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +89.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1661.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +131.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +34.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +9640% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 6.288mg | 521% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.148mg | 5.986mg | 449% |
| Iron | 1.45mg | 34.06mg | 408% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 3.87mg | 285% |
| Sodium | 5493mg | 795mg | 204% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.196mg | 29.62mg | 171% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 814µg | 90% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 7.6mg | 61% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 38.5mg | 43% |
| Carbs | 4.93g | 86.85g | 27% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 378kcal | 16% |
| Magnesium | 74mg | 19mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 77mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 6.3µg | 11% |
| Potassium | 435mg | 105mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.137mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 1.018mg | 0.79mg | 10% |
| Folate | 14µg | 4% | |
| Protein | 8.14g | 6.06g | 4% |
| Choline | 18.3mg | 3% | |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 1.4g | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.226mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.57g | 1.08g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.073g | 0.26g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.263g | 0.354g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.13g | 85.45g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 10.35g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.204g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.271mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.318mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.537mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.381mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.353mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.332mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.174mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.26g | 0% |
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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 - 9.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.187g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 4698mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal 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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