Soy sauce vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between soy sauce and asparagus
- Soy sauce has more manganese, phosphorus, and magnesium; however, asparagus has more vitamin K, copper, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B1, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for soy sauce is 239% higher.
- Asparagus has 6 times less manganese than soy sauce. Soy sauce has 1.018mg of manganese, while asparagus has 0.158mg.
- Asparagus is lower in sodium.
- Asparagus has a higher glycemic index than soy sauce.
Food types used in this article are Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) and Asparagus, raw.
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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 | +428.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +115.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +61.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +219.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +544.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +339.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +360% |
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 | +17% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +124.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +62.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +14.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +271.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +270% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +375% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2522.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +426% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +130% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +116.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 5493mg | 2mg | 239% |
| Manganese | 1.018mg | 0.158mg | 37% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 41.6µg | 35% |
| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.189mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 52mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 74mg | 14mg | 14% |
| Protein | 8.14g | 2.2g | 12% |
| Folate | 14µg | 52µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.143mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.45mg | 2.14mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.196mg | 0.978mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 1.13mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 435mg | 202mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.6mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 2.1g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.148mg | 0.091mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 2.3µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.141mg | 2% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 20kcal | 2% |
| Fructose | 0g | 1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.263g | 0.05g | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.57g | 0.12g | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.93g | 3.88g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.13g | 1.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1.88g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.274mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.073g | 0.04g | 0% |
| Choline | 18.3mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.271mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.318mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.537mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.381mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.353mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.332mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.174mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Soy sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 5491mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.033g)
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.