Soy sauce vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between soy sauce and English muffins
- Soy sauce has more manganese, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B6, and iron; however, English muffins have more vitamin B1, copper, fiber, and folate.
- Soy sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 219% more.
- Soy sauce has 4 times more magnesium than English muffins. Soy sauce has 74mg of magnesium, while English muffins have 21mg.
- English muffins are lower in sodium.
- English muffins have a higher glycemic index than soy sauce.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).
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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 | +252.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +232.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +62.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +24.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +185.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +57.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +200% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.6% |
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 | +40.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +244.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +448.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +164.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.14 g
Fats:
0.57 g
Carbs:
4.93 g
Water:
71.15 g
Other:
15.21 g
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +69% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +533.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +215.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +833.1% |
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Protein
~7.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.263 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +243.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +237.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 5493mg | 464mg | 219% |
| Manganese | 1.018mg | 0.357mg | 29% |
| Carbs | 4.93g | 46g | 14% |
| Magnesium | 74mg | 21mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.181mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.129mg | 10% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 235kcal | 9% |
| Potassium | 435mg | 131mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 2.7g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.148mg | 0.043mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.45mg | 0.89mg | 7% |
| Folate | 14µg | 37µg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 133mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.263g | 0.888g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.196mg | 1.566mg | 4% |
| Choline | 18.3mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.446mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 52mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 0.7mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.57g | 1.8g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.073g | 0.259g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.302g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.154mg | 1% |
| Protein | 8.14g | 7.7g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.13g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.271mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.318mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.537mg | 0.553mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.381mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.353mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.332mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.174mg | 0.17mg | 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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
112%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.186g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 5029mg)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.