Soy sauce vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between soy sauce and edam
- Soy sauce has more manganese, while edam has more calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B2.
- Soy sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 204% higher.
- Edam contains 93 times less manganese than soy sauce. Soy sauce contains 1.018mg of manganese, while edam contains 0.011mg.
- The amount of sodium in edam is lower.
- Soy sauce has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of soy sauce is 15, while the glycemic index of edam is 27.
The food types used in this comparison are Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) and Cheese, edam.
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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 | +146.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +131.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +229.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +9154.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2115.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +331% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +222.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2800% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +2578% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +94.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +135.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +244.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +71.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +260.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +207% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4777.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9133% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +152.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 5493mg | 812mg | 204% |
| Saturated fat | 0.073g | 17.572g | 80% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 731mg | 70% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.54µg | 64% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 536mg | 53% |
| Manganese | 1.018mg | 0.011mg | 44% |
| Fats | 0.57g | 27.8g | 42% |
| Protein | 8.14g | 24.99g | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 89mg | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 243µg | 27% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 3.75mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 14.5µg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 8.125g | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.389mg | 17% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 357kcal | 15% |
| Iron | 1.45mg | 0.44mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.196mg | 0.082mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 74mg | 30mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 435mg | 188mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.148mg | 0.076mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 0g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.263g | 0.665g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 20IU | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.24mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.3µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.036mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.93g | 1.43g | 1% |
| Choline | 18.3mg | 15.4mg | 1% |
| Folate | 14µg | 16µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.13g | 1.43g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1.43g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.352mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.271mg | 0.932mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.318mg | 1.308mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.537mg | 2.57mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.381mg | 2.66mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.353mg | 1.434mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.332mg | 1.81mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.174mg | 1.034mg | 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
12%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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80%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.499g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edam contains less Sodium (difference - 4681mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Edam is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam is relatively richer in vitamins
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.