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Soy sauce vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are soy sauce and hash browns different?

  • Soy sauce is higher in manganese, magnesium, iron, vitamin B2, and phosphorus; however, hash browns are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B1, and vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for soy sauce is 214% higher.
  • Soy sauce contains 6 times more manganese than hash browns. While soy sauce contains 1.018mg of manganese, hash browns contain only 0.158mg.
  • Hash browns have less sodium.
  • Soy sauce has a lower glycemic index (15) than hash browns (56).

Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty 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.
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 15% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +252.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.5%
Contains more IronIron +141.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +141.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +544.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25%
Contains more CopperCopper +132.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.7%

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 18% 0% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +334.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +315.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~17.8mg

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
3% 17% 29% 49% 2%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 17.04 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 49.27 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +215.5%
Contains more WaterWater +44.4%
Contains more OtherOther +582.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2889.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +485.8%

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
16% 49% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8794.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2054%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 75%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
98%
Starch: 25.74 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0.31g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soy sauce Hash browns DV% diff.
Sodium 5493mg 566mg 214%
Manganese 1.018mg 0.158mg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.263g 5.665g 36%
Fats 0.57g 17.04g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 7.827g 19%
Vitamin E 0mg 2.62mg 17%
Magnesium 74mg 21mg 13%
Calories 53kcal 272kcal 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Saturated fat 0.073g 2.54g 11%
Iron 1.45mg 0.6mg 11%
Protein 8.14g 2.58g 11%
Phosphorus 166mg 98mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.038mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.137mg 9%
Vitamin K 0µg 9.9µg 8%
Carbs 4.93g 28.88g 8%
Fiber 0.8g 2.7g 8%
Copper 0.043mg 0.1mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg 6%
Zinc 0.87mg 0.36mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.148mg 0.186mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.38mg 2%
Potassium 435mg 355mg 2%
Vitamin B3 2.196mg 1.838mg 2%
Folate 14µg 12µg 1%
Calcium 33mg 19mg 1%
Net carbs 4.13g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 0.4g 0.56g N/A
Selenium 0.5µg 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.056g N/A
Choline 18.3mg 17.8mg 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%
Fructose 0g 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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%
Soy sauce
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
112%
Soy sauce
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.467g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 4927mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
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.

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. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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