Soy sauce vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are soy sauce and cod different?
- Soy sauce is richer in manganese, iron, magnesium, and vitamin B2, while cod is higher in vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B12, and choline.
- Cod covers your daily need for vitamin B5, 3054% more than soy sauce.
- Soy sauce contains 102 times more sodium than cod. Soy sauce contains 5493mg of sodium, while cod contains 54mg.
- Soy sauce has a higher glycemic index (15) than cod (0).
Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) and Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw types were used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +131.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +106.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +281.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +93.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6686.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6520% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +153.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +130.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51415.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +256.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +4970% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +118.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.9% |
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Monounsaturated fat
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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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 153mg | 3054% |
| Sodium | 5493mg | 54mg | 236% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 33.1µg | 59% |
| Manganese | 1.018mg | 0.015mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.91µg | 38% |
| Protein | 8.14g | 17.81g | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 43mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.45mg | 0.38mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 74mg | 32mg | 10% |
| Choline | 18.3mg | 65.2mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.065mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.148mg | 0.245mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 203mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.9µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 36IU | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.64mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 0.45mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.076mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 0g | 3% |
| Carbs | 4.93g | 0g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.028mg | 2% |
| Folate | 14µg | 7µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.196mg | 2.063mg | 1% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 82kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 435mg | 413mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.57g | 0.67g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.13g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.073g | 0.131g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.094g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.263g | 0.231g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.271mg | 0.781mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.318mg | 0.821mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.537mg | 1.447mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.381mg | 1.635mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0.527mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.353mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.332mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.174mg | 0.524mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.064g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
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
12%
731%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
112%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 5439mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins