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Soy sauce vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between soy sauce and chocolate brownie?

  • Soy sauce is higher in manganese, potassium, and vitamin B3, yet chocolate brownie is higher in copper, selenium, vitamin A, and vitamin B1.
  • Soy sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 224% more.
  • Soy sauce has 2 times more potassium than chocolate brownie. While soy sauce has 435mg of potassium, chocolate brownie has only 176mg.
  • The amount of sodium in chocolate brownie is lower.
  • The glycemic index of soy sauce is lower.

We used Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 53% 9.9% 38% 54% 14% 24% 71% 716% 133% 2.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +147.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +73.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +72.7%
Contains more IronIron +26.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +802.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2200%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 8.3% 38% 41% 18% 34% 0% 0% 11% 10%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +123.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +327.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +107.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 5% 71% 15%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 4.93 g
Water: 71.15 g
Other: 15.21 g
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.3%
Contains more WaterWater +464.7%
Contains more OtherOther +700.5%
Contains more FatsFats +5005.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +918.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 21% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.263 g
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12217%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3478.7%

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 Chocolate brownie
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soy sauce Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Sodium 5493mg 343mg 224%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.263g 9.412g 61%
Fats 0.57g 29.1g 44%
Copper 0.043mg 0.388mg 38%
Saturated fat 0.073g 7.319g 33%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 10.839g 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Calories 53kcal 466kcal 21%
Selenium 0.5µg 11.5µg 20%
Vitamin A 0µg 176µg 20%
Manganese 1.018mg 0.587mg 19%
Carbs 4.93g 50.2g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.141mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.196mg 0.982mg 8%
Potassium 435mg 176mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Phosphorus 166mg 132mg 5%
Iron 1.45mg 1.84mg 5%
Magnesium 74mg 53mg 5%
Folate 14µg 29µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.148mg 0.094mg 4%
Protein 8.14g 6.2g 4%
Choline 18.3mg 3%
Fiber 0.8g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.19mg 2%
Calcium 33mg 57mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.328mg 1%
Zinc 0.87mg 0.97mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 4.13g 50.2g N/A
Sugar 0.4g N/A
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.271mg 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.318mg 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.537mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.381mg 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.097mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.353mg 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.332mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.174mg 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Soy sauce Chocolate brownie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
112%
Soy sauce
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.246g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 5150mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.