Soy sauce vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are soy sauce and ginger different?
- Soy sauce is higher in manganese, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and magnesium; however, ginger is richer in copper and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for soy sauce is 238% higher.
- Soy sauce contains 5 times more phosphorus than ginger. While soy sauce contains 166mg of phosphorus, ginger contains only 34mg.
- Ginger has less sodium.
Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) and Ginger root, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +72.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +106.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +141.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +155.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +388.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +344.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +425.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +32% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +385.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +192.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +46.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +57.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +347.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1875.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +260.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +70.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +75% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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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 | 13mg | 238% |
| Manganese | 1.018mg | 0.229mg | 34% |
| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.226mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 34mg | 19% |
| Protein | 8.14g | 1.82g | 13% |
| Iron | 1.45mg | 0.6mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.034mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.196mg | 0.75mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 74mg | 43mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 0.34mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 2g | 5% |
| Carbs | 4.93g | 17.77g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.203mg | 2% |
| Choline | 18.3mg | 28.8mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
| Folate | 14µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.148mg | 0.16mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.073g | 0.203g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.263g | 0.154g | 1% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 80kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.025mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 435mg | 415mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.57g | 0.75g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.13g | 15.77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.154g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.271mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.318mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.537mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.381mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.353mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.332mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.174mg | 0.03mg | 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
112%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 5480mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $2.9)
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.