Soy sauce vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between soy sauce and hamburgers
- Soy sauce has more manganese and magnesium, while hamburgers have more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, iron, and vitamin B1.
- Soy sauce covers your daily need for sodium, 221% more than hamburgers.
- Soy sauce contains 5 times more manganese than hamburgers. While soy sauce contains 1.018mg of manganese, hamburgers contain only 0.217mg.
- The amount of sodium in hamburgers is lower.
- Soy sauce has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of soy sauce is 15, while the glycemic index of hamburgers is 66.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) and Fast foods, hamburger; double, 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 | +270% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +92.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +369.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +209.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +98.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +111.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +229.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.5% |
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 CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +557.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +51.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +144.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +37.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more WaterWater | +66.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +749.7% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +109.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +2419.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +388.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.6% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6144.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +120% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +286.7% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Sodium | 5493mg | 414mg | 221% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.44µg | 60% |
Manganese | 1.018mg | 0.217mg | 35% |
Saturated fat | 0.073g | 5.096g | 23% |
Fats | 0.57g | 14.36g | 21% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.196mg | 5.365mg | 20% |
Zinc | 0.87mg | 2.87mg | 18% |
Protein | 8.14g | 17.08g | 18% |
Iron | 1.45mg | 2.88mg | 18% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 47mg | 16% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.217mg | 15% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 5.495g | 14% |
Magnesium | 74mg | 20mg | 13% |
Calories | 53kcal | 295kcal | 12% |
Folate | 14µg | 56µg | 11% |
Calcium | 33mg | 102mg | 7% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.25mg | 7% |
Carbs | 4.93g | 24.1g | 6% |
Potassium | 435mg | 226mg | 6% |
Copper | 0.043mg | 0.091mg | 5% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.148mg | 0.203mg | 4% |
Phosphorus | 166mg | 136mg | 4% |
Fructose | 0g | 2.03g | 3% |
Choline | 18.3mg | 3% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.263g | 0.38g | 1% |
Selenium | 0.5µg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 4.13g | 23.2g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.4g | 4.15g | N/A |
Fiber | 0.8g | 0.9g | 0% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.814g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.271mg | 0.666mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.318mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.537mg | 1.319mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.381mg | 1.226mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.097mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.353mg | 0.677mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.332mg | 0.823mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.174mg | 0.505mg | 0% |
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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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38%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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42%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 5079mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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