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Soy sauce vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between soy sauce and mackerel

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin E, choline, and phosphorus in mackerel is higher than in soy sauce.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 500% more than soy sauce.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mackerel is 0, while the glycemic index of soy sauce is 15.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) and Fish, mackerel, salted.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 53% 9.9% 38% 54% 14% 24% 71% 716% 133% 2.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +132.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14580%
~equal in Iron ~1.4mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 8.3% 38% 41% 18% 34% 0% 0% 11% 10%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 16% 48% 378% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +177%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +455.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~15µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 5% 71% 15%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 4.93 g
Water: 71.15 g
Other: 15.21 g
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +65.5%
Contains more OtherOther +13.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +127.3%
Contains more FatsFats +4303.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 21% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.263 g
33% 38% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9354.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2261.2%

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 Mackerel
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soy sauce Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg 500%
Selenium 0.5µg 73.4µg 133%
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU 126%
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg 126%
Sodium 5493mg 4450mg 45%
Manganese 1.018mg 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.263g 6.21g 40%
Fats 0.57g 25.1g 38%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Saturated fat 0.073g 7.148g 32%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 8.32g 21%
Protein 8.14g 18.5g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.148mg 0.41mg 20%
Vitamin E 0mg 2.38mg 16%
Choline 18.3mg 101.6mg 15%
Phosphorus 166mg 254mg 13%
Calories 53kcal 305kcal 13%
Vitamin K 0µg 7.8µg 7%
Vitamin B3 2.196mg 3.3mg 7%
Copper 0.043mg 0.1mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 47µg 5%
Fiber 0.8g 0g 3%
Potassium 435mg 520mg 3%
Calcium 33mg 66mg 3%
Magnesium 74mg 60mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.19mg 2%
Zinc 0.87mg 1.1mg 2%
Carbs 4.93g 0g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.02mg 1%
Iron 1.45mg 1.4mg 1%
Net carbs 4.13g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.4g 0g N/A
Folate 14µg 15µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0%
Threonine 0.271mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.318mg 0%
Leucine 0.537mg 0%
Lysine 0.381mg 0%
Methionine 0.097mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.353mg 0%
Valine 0.332mg 0%
Histidine 0.174mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Soy sauce Mackerel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
172%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
112%
Soy sauce
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.075g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 1043mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel 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.

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.