Soy sauce vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between soy sauce and fast food
- Soy sauce has more manganese; however, fast food is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, folate, and vitamin B2.
- Soy sauce covers your daily sodium needs 224% more than fast food.
- Fast food has 3 times less manganese than soy sauce. Soy sauce has 1.018mg of manganese, while fast food has 0.357mg.
- Fast food contains less sodium.
- Fast food has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fast food is 66, while the glycemic index of soy sauce is 15.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.
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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 | +174.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +120.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +185.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +87.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +111% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +181.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +189.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3960% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +860.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +155.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +78.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +471.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +88% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +85% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +900.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +102.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2007% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +538.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5394.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +538.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +583.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 5493mg | 331mg | 224% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.89µg | 37% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 20.3µg | 36% |
| Manganese | 1.018mg | 0.357mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.317mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.196mg | 5.617mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1.45mg | 3.06mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 0.073g | 4.493g | 20% |
| Fats | 0.57g | 12.01g | 18% |
| Protein | 8.14g | 16.52g | 17% |
| Folate | 14µg | 80µg | 17% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 2.52mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.363mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 4.835g | 12% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 297kcal | 12% |
| Magnesium | 74mg | 27mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.121mg | 9% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Carbs | 4.93g | 31.5g | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.263g | 1.68g | 9% |
| Potassium | 435mg | 197mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.53mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.148mg | 0.212mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 134mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 1.7g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 4.9µg | 4% |
| Fructose | 0g | 2.27g | 3% |
| Choline | 18.3mg | 34.4mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 62mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.38mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.13g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.514g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.271mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.318mg | 0.642mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.537mg | 1.13mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.381mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.353mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.332mg | 0.728mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.174mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 5162mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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