Soy sauce vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Soy sauce and Ham?
- Soy sauce is higher in Manganese, and Magnesium, yet Ham is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Choline.
- Soy sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 187% more.
- Soy sauce has 19 times more Manganese than Ham. While Soy sauce has 1.018mg of Manganese, Ham has only 0.054mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Ham is lower.
We used Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted types 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 | +428.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +312.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1785.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +83.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +231% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3800% |
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 FolateFolate | +366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2184.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +83.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +170.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +365% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +228.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +248.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +157.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +870.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -96% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2877.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +105.3% |
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 Sugar |
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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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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 53kcal | 145kcal |
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| Protein | 8.14g | 20.93g |
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| Fats | 0.57g | 5.53g |
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| Net carbs | 4.13g | 1.5g |
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| Carbs | 4.93g | 1.5g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 32IU |
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| Magnesium | 74mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 8mg |
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| Potassium | 435mg | 287mg |
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| Iron | 1.45mg | 1.48mg |
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| Sugar | 0.4g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 0.8g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.079mg |
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| Zinc | 0.87mg | 2.88mg |
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| Phosphorus | 166mg | 196mg |
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| Sodium | 5493mg | 1203mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg |
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| Manganese | 1.018mg | 0.054mg |
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| Selenium | 0.5µg | 19.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.754mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.202mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.196mg | 4.023mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.403mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.148mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.65µg |
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| Folate | 14µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 18.3mg | 85.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.073g | 1.81g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.088g | 2.62g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.263g | 0.54g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.251mg |
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| Threonine | 0.271mg | 0.931mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.318mg | 0.918mg |
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| Leucine | 0.537mg | 1.661mg |
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| Lysine | 0.381mg | 1.775mg |
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| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0.553mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.353mg | 0.904mg |
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| Valine | 0.332mg | 0.908mg |
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| Histidine | 0.174mg | 0.75mg |
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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
12%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
112%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.737g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ham contains less Sodium (difference - 4290mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham is cheaper (difference - $2.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham 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.