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Soy sauce vs. Coca-Cola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Soy sauce and Coca-Cola

  • The amount of Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Zinc in Soy sauce is higher than in Coca-Cola.
  • Soy sauce covers your daily need of Sodium 239% more than Coca-Cola.
  • The amount of Sodium in Coca-Cola is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) and Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola.

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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 +1550%
Contains more Iron +1218.2%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1560%
Contains more Potassium +21650%
Contains more Zinc +4250%
Contains more Copper +4200%
Contains more Manganese +50800%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
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% 5% 0% 5% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
Contains more Calcium +1550%
Contains more Iron +1218.2%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1560%
Contains more Potassium +21650%
Contains more Zinc +4250%
Contains more Copper +4200%
Contains more Manganese +50800%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%

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 B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11528.6%
Contains more Fats +2750%
Contains more Other +37925%
Contains more Carbs +93.9%
Contains more Water +26.9%
8% 5% 71% 15%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 4.93 g
Water: 71.15 g
Other: 15.21 g
10% 90%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 90.31 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Protein +11528.6%
Contains more Fats +2750%
Contains more Other +37925%
Contains more Carbs +93.9%
Contains more Water +26.9%

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 Coca-Cola
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soy sauce Coca-Cola Opinion
Net carbs 4.13g 9.56g Coca-Cola
Protein 8.14g 0.07g Soy sauce
Fats 0.57g 0.02g Soy sauce
Carbs 4.93g 9.56g Coca-Cola
Calories 53kcal 37kcal Soy sauce
Sugar 0.4g 8.97g Soy sauce
Fiber 0.8g 0g Soy sauce
Calcium 33mg 2mg Soy sauce
Iron 1.45mg 0.11mg Soy sauce
Magnesium 74mg 0mg Soy sauce
Phosphorus 166mg 10mg Soy sauce
Potassium 435mg 2mg Soy sauce
Sodium 5493mg 4mg Coca-Cola
Zinc 0.87mg 0.02mg Soy sauce
Copper 0.043mg 0.001mg Soy sauce
Manganese 1.018mg 0.002mg Soy sauce
Selenium 0.5µg 0.1µg Soy sauce
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B3 2.196mg 0mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B6 0.148mg 0mg Soy sauce
Folate 14µg 0µg Soy sauce
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
Saturated Fat 0.073g 0g Coca-Cola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0g Soy sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.263g 0g Soy sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Soy sauce Coca-Cola
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
0%
Coca-Cola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
112%
Soy sauce
1%
Coca-Cola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola contains less Sodium (difference - 5489mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.073g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/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.