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Soy sauce vs. Chicken soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Soy sauce and Chicken soup

  • Chicken soup has less Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Soy sauce covers your daily Sodium needs 233% more than Chicken soup.
  • Chicken soup has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) and Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared.

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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 Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +590.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1750%
Contains more Phosphorus +514.8%
Contains more Potassium +314.3%
Contains more Zinc +521.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Copper +25.6%
Contains more Selenium +340%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 55% 53% 72% 39% 717% 24% 15% 133% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 8% 3% 12% 10% 19% 4% 18% 0% 12%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +590.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1750%
Contains more Phosphorus +514.8%
Contains more Potassium +314.3%
Contains more Zinc +521.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Copper +25.6%
Contains more Selenium +340%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.6%
Contains more Folate +180%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.035
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 1% 9% 20% 30% 0% 15% 4% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.6%
Contains more Folate +180%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.035

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +223%
Contains more Carbs +39.7%
Contains more Other +2435%
Contains more Fats +110.5%
Contains more Water +29.5%
8% 5% 71% 15%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 4.93 g
Water: 71.15 g
Other: 15.21 g
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 92.15 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Protein +223%
Contains more Carbs +39.7%
Contains more Other +2435%
Contains more Fats +110.5%
Contains more Water +29.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +561.4%
17% 21% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.263 g
29% 52% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.321 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.213 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +561.4%

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 Chicken soup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soy sauce Chicken soup Opinion
Net carbs 4.13g 3.53g Soy sauce
Protein 8.14g 2.52g Soy sauce
Fats 0.57g 1.2g Chicken soup
Carbs 4.93g 3.53g Soy sauce
Calories 53kcal 36kcal Soy sauce
Sugar 0.4g 1.58g Soy sauce
Fiber 0.8g 0g Soy sauce
Calcium 33mg 3mg Soy sauce
Iron 1.45mg 0.21mg Soy sauce
Magnesium 74mg 4mg Soy sauce
Phosphorus 166mg 27mg Soy sauce
Potassium 435mg 105mg Soy sauce
Sodium 5493mg 143mg Chicken soup
Zinc 0.87mg 0.14mg Soy sauce
Copper 0.043mg 0.054mg Chicken soup
Manganese 1.018mg Soy sauce
Selenium 0.5µg 2.2µg Chicken soup
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Chicken soup
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Chicken soup
Vitamin E 0mg 0.03mg Chicken soup
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.035mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.085mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B3 2.196mg 1.584mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B5 0.297mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B6 0.148mg 0.061mg Soy sauce
Folate 14µg 5µg Soy sauce
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Chicken soup
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 3mg Soy sauce
Saturated Fat 0.073g 0.321g Soy sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.582g Chicken soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.263g 0.213g Soy sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Soy sauce Chicken soup
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
6%
Chicken soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
112%
Soy sauce
8%
Chicken soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.248g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup contains less Sodium (difference - 5350mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
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.

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. Chicken soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172884/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.